The most exhilarating and one of the biggest hit musicals, Mamma Mia! is described as a “sheer enjoyability, a 5-star experience” by the Daily Mail and not without reason. The 6th longest-running musical in West End history, Mamma Mia!, premiered in the famous London West End about 23 years ago and still manages to find a place in its viewers’ hearts.
It’s written by a British playwright, Catherine Johnson, and is reported to have over 65 million viewers to date, which is a huge achievement for a musical.
Mamma Mia! The musical is a long show that runs for around 2 hours and 35 minutes, including 15-minute intervals. Ever since its debut in 1999, it has grossed $4 billion worldwide, making it a huge hit everywhere, in homes and foreign lands.
In 2008, a film adaptation of Mamma Mia! starring several famous actors was also released. This musical comedy film, featuring Amanda Seyfried as Sophie, was 1 hour and 48 minutes long, following Sophie and her questions about her father.
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Synopsis
Fans have always loved this musical, regardless of the format, so when the Broadway shows closed on 12th September 2015, it was quite sad to let it go. After running for almost 14 years, Mamma Mia! was the 9th longest-running show in Broadway history.
The musical Mamma Mia! is set on a Greek island and tells a heartfelt tale of love, identity, and friendship using songs from ABBA, a Swedish pop supergroup formed in Stockholm in 1972. In the musical, Sophie is on a quest to learn about her father.
Since she has never known the man, her choices and decisions shockingly bring her mother face to face with three different men from her past. What’s more shocking is Sophie’s mom encounters them all on the eve of a dreamy wedding nobody will ever forget.
Cast/ Members Of This Musical
Coming to the musical at West End, there’s a long list of members who appear in the show.
The list includes Mazz Murray as Donna, Meg Hateley as Sophie, Nicola-Dawn Brook as Rosie, Kate Graham as Tanya, Christopher Dickins as Harry, Stephen Beckett as Bill, Olivia Brookers as Lisa, Meg Hateley as Sophie, Miles Henderson as Sky, Jessie Odeleye as Ali, Chay Wills as Eddie, Haydn Oakley as Sam, and Arcangelo Ciulla as Pepper.
There are other members as well namely Aaron Archer, Amy Barker, Bradley Perret, Daniel J Brian, Ellis Dackombe, Ella Tweed, Flyn Mullins, Hayley-Jo Murphy, Izzy Cross, John-Paul Birss, Jennie Jacobs, Jacob Ritzema, Lauren Dawes, Lea Desjacques, Lawrence Guntert, Luke Jasztal, Matthew Barrow, Nicole Lupino, Sinead Courtney, and Samantha Ivey.
The character Donna will be played by Jennifer Adab in London’s West End shows.
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Book Your Tickets For Mamma Mia! Now: Details
Tickets for the show at the Novello Theatre, Aldwych London, WC2B 4LD, are available for booking from 25th August 2021 to 28th September 2024. The prices of these tickets vary based on the day and time, but the lowest prices start from £15. This price is also subject to availability so make sure to check all the details out before you make that purchase.
The performance is scheduled at 7:30 pm on Monday, Wednesday to Saturday at 7:30 pm, at 3:00 pm on Thursday and Saturday, and at 2:30 pm on Sunday.
The timings are also set to change from 8th January 2024 for the shows. Mamma Mia! will be starting at 7:30 pm from Monday to Saturday and at 3:00 pm on Thursday and Saturday.
There are certain rules one must adhere to in order to watch the show. The age recommendation for the musical is 5 and above, and it’s strictly mentioned that any child under the age of 3 will not be entertained. As for children under the age of 16, they must be accompanied by and sit next to a ticket holder who is at least 18 years old to ensure their safety.
