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Mamma Mia!

Why see Mamma Mia!?

Thank You For The Music!

The ultimate feel-good musical is heading on a brand new UK tour, bringing the sunny climes of Greece to you in 2025! The ABBA-tastic jukebox musical that started it all back in 1999, Mamma Mia! tells the story of single mum Donna and her daughter Sophie as the latter plans a scheme to find out who her real dad is before her wedding. With some of the Swedish pop group's most beloved songs including 'Dancing Queen','I Have A Dream',' Super Trouper' and many more to groove to, discover for yourself why Mamma Mia! remains a firm favourite both in the West End and around the world.

The show was originally conceived by English producer Judy Craymer and written by Catherine Johnson. With the blessing of Abba's songwriters, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, the show premiered in London 1999. It's infectious mixture of classic pop songs, skin-tight Lycra outfits and unabashed positivity was a runaway success, confounding the creator's own rather humble expectations and launching a franchise that includes two hit films - with a third in the works.

What Is The Story of Mamma Mia!?

Sophie is preparing for her wedding to fiancee Sky on a sunny Greek Island. The one problem is that she doesn't know who her father is. Leafing through her mother's diary, she discovers that it could be one of three men. Taking matters into her own hands, she invites all three to the ceremony, hoping that she'll spark up an instant connection with whoever is meant to walk her down the aisle.

So, the big day approaches and all the guests arrive. Sophie's mother Donna is horrified at the sight of her former lovers, never suspecting that she would ever set eyes on them again. Sophie meanwhile is unable to pick out her biological father from the trio. Confusion, farcical misunderstandings and a whole lot of singing ensues as Sophie tries to figure it out, all the while fighting her nagging doubts about the wedding itself.

Key Information

Audience

Age recommendation 5+. Mamma Mia! is good for late junior school, secondary school and college age kids and anyone who likes ABBA.

Run Time

Two hours 35 minutes including a one intermission

Dates

Finished 16 Jul 2022

Creative

  • Music & Lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus
  • Book by Catherine Johnson
  • Directed by Phyllida Lloyd
  • Choreographed by Anthony van Laast
  • Production Design by Mark Thompson
  • Lighting Design by Howard Harrison

Reviews

Our review

Fun, musical, LOUD

This is a party and if you're not on your feet dancing along to the big finale then you went to the wrong theatre!

Natalie Vincent

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Customer reviews

84 reviews, average rating: (4.8 Stars)

Amanda

Mamma mia

Been tonight absolutely fantastic seen a lot of shows this by far my favourite ... Read more

Dr. Bill

Totally Great Fun

Saw the original stage show in 2000's. Saw the movie. Saw this one in 2024 at the Novello. I am a 78 year old guy and was up dancing and clapping and singing, as was everyone else. Fabulous. Best of the three, the cast were having as much fun as the audience. Will return. ... Read more

Annette Collins

Excellent (funny) show

I went to this new production at the Novello theatre with my daughter and 15 year old granddaughter. We loved it! The best performance was from Donna and her two friends but everyone did well. Donna's mate's scene with the Aussie was so funny ( Take a Chance On Me) and the gymnastics/dancing of Sky's mates was terrific. A great afternoon! ... Read more
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