The duo behind Scummy Mummies, Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson – who have carved out their own unique corner of London’s comedy scene – are returning for the 2025 season with a brand-new show: Hot Mess.
The motto is short and sweet:
“Mums’ night out!”
This is less a performance and more a night of catharsis, a laughter therapy session, a ritual of sharing the chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes unbearable moments of motherhood.
From menopause to Tinder, mansplaining to teenage storms…
Helen and Ellie know exactly how to shine a light on the dark corners of everyday life.
- In Hot Mess they tackle:
- the waves of menopause,
- the misfortune of Tinder dates,
- the infuriating universality of mansplaining,
and, of course, the minor apocalypses of living with teenagers
—all with razor-sharp humour.
The pair take to the stage with new sketches, new songs, and their “sparkly catsuit collection.”
In short: not an evening for those seeking peace and quiet, but for proud, chaotic mums who own their truth.
Funny, relieving, and brutally honest: the Scummy Mummies universe
What makes Scummy Mummies so special is the energy they create on stage:
- high-octane,
- intimate,
- very real,
- very funny.
Ellie and Helen deliver “the unfiltered Instagram version of motherhood” with total confidence and an impressive ability to laugh at themselves.
The show contains nothing that embarrasses the audience; on the contrary, it liberates everything that usually does.
Full critical backing
The reviews confirm that the hype is well deserved:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Highly recommended!” – One4Review
“Very funny” – The Guardian
“Hilarious” – Broadway Baby
Ticket & Event Information
- Dates: 18, 19, 20 November 2025
- Time: 19:30 (Doors: 19:00)
- Venue: The Exchange
- Age Restriction: 18+
