Mamma Mia! - Novello Theatre

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Age Restriction: Suitable for ages 5 and over.

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Some bands make brief appearances in the charts and others make a lasting impression. Then there are those whose legacy can still be found decades later.

It is the latter that applies to ABBA, the enormously popular group whose music still delights audiences around the world. It’s this popularity that ensures their work stays in the public consciousness today, in 2018.

So it is no wonder that Mamma Mia!, the jukebox musical based on their hits, has attracted theatregoers from around the globe since it first emerged in the West End back in 1999. Though its cast has changed and its legacy has spun-off into a film version and more, the core show remains the same today in 2018.

So take a trip to the Novello Theatre for Mamma Mia! and experience the highs and lows of some lovable characters as their story is told with the songs of ABBA as a backdrop.

Mamma Mia! focuses on the mother-daughter duo of Sophie and Donna Sheridan as the marriage between Sophie and heartthrob Skye gets closer. But there’s a problem – Sophie wants her dad to walk her down the aisle, which would be easy if she knew whom he is!

Consulting Donna’s diary, she narrows it down to three men and promptly invites all three of them to attend, causing chaos and plenty of hilarious moments, whilst the music of ABBA leads the way. Songs include a range of hits from Dancing Queen and Super Trouper to Thank You For The Music and, of course, Mamma Mia!

It is a story that has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences all over the world, but seeing the show in London is a chance to see where it all began back in 1999.

The production has been a huge hit for producers like Judy Craymer, who has also been recognised by many awards and accolades in the years since Mamma Mia! first emerged.

The show was also adapted into a hit movie in 2008 with Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan among the cast members. It was notable as it topped the charts in the United Kingdom, beating one of the biggest films of that year – The Dark Knight. So once again it is clear to see that Mamma Mia! remains a huge draw.

Mamma Mia! continues its high profile run in the West End in 2018, entertaining audiences at the Novello Theatre.

Did You Know?

• 2018 sees the release of a sequel to the film version, entitled Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. It is due to be released in UK cinemas in July 2018.
• The Novello Theatre is not its first home; Mamma Mia! previously appeared at the Prince Edward Theatre (now the home of Aladdin) and the Prince of Wales Theatre (now the home of The Book Of Mormon).
• The musical currently features Georgina Castle as Sophie and Sara Poyzer as Donna Sheridan (correct as of April 2018).
• Additional cast members include Damiean Buhagier as Pepper, Ny Rees as Eddie, Dugald Bruce-Lockhart as Bill Austin and Alasdair Harvey as Harry Bright, amongst others (correct as of April 2018).
• The film version featured Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep as Sophie and Donna Sheridan alongside Julie Walters as Rosie, Christine Baranski as Tanya, Pierce Brosnan as Sam, Colin Firth as Harry, Stellan Skarsgård as Bill, Dominic Cooper as Skye and Philip Michael as Pepper.
• Other musical numbers include Knowing Me, Knowing You, SOS and Take A Chance On Me, amongst others.