Mamma Mia! Tickets
Dance the night away to ABBA’s greatest hits at the hilarious West End musical that inspired the film.
The jukebox hit that inspired the film
Swedish pop legends ABBA join forces with director Phyllida Lloyd for a jukebox musical like no other. Perfect for dancing queens young and old, discover the joyful show that inspired the hit film!Mamma Mia! weaves ABBA’s back catalogue into a witty original story about mother and daughter Donna and Sophie, who live together on a small Greek island. As Sophie’s wedding day approaches, she’s desperate for her long-lost father to walk her down the aisle. Luckily for her, Donna’s diary has some clues… for not one, but three potential dads!
Audiences who couldn't get enough of Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth on the big screen will adore the Mamma Mia! West End show, which features ABBA’s best-loved hits, including "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme", "Dancing Queen" and "SOS".
What is the Mamma Mia musical about?
Sophie and her mother Donna have lived peacefully on a Greek island since she was a child. But as Sophie’s wedding approaches, she becomes restless. Who is her father, and would he want to walk her down the aisle?A peek inside her mum’s diary from 19 years earlier gives her three potential names: Harry Bright, Bill Austin and Sam Carmichael. Throwing caution to the wind, she decides to invite all of them to her wedding without Donna’s knowledge.
This original story was inspired by some of Swedish pop group ABBA’s greatest hits, which are woven throughout the narrative to create cheeky, romantic and heart-rending moments as Sophie comes face-to-face with her dads and Donna has to face up to her past!
Which theatre is Mamma Mia at in London?
Mamma Mia has been at the Novello Theatre since 2012. The venue is in the heart of central London, close to other West End theatres. The London Underground, National Rail services from Charing Cross and City Thameslink Station are all nearby.How long is Mamma Mia the Musical and what time do performances finish?
The running time is 2 hours 20 minutes, including one 20 minute interval.Evening performances on Monday - Saturday start at 7.30pm and end at 10.05pm. Matinee performances are on Thursdays and Saturday at 2.30pm (finishing at 5.05pm), and Sundays at 3pm (finishing at 5.35pm).
Who wrote the Mamma Mia musical?
ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus had an active role in bringing Mamma Mia to the stage, with music and lyrics from the group’s most famous songs featuring in the show. The story was written by playwright Catherine Johnson. Johnson later adapted her script for the successful film version which starred Meryl Streep, Colin Firth and Pierce Brosnan.Who is in the Mamma Mia London cast?
The West End cast is led by Meg Hateley as Sophie Sheridan, with Mazz Murray as Donna Sheridan - the role Meryl Streep famously took on in the hit film adaptation. Other cast members include Josie Benson as Tanya, Gemma Goggin as Rosie, Christopher Dickens as Harry Bright, Stephen Beckett as Bill Austin and Norman Bowman as Sam Carmichael.How long has Mamma Mia been in London?
Mamma Mia! The Musical has been open for 14 years. It celebrated its world premiere on 6 April 1999 at the Prince Edward Theatre, before moving to the Prince of Wales Theatre in June 2004, and finally to the Novello Theatre in September 2012.It is the West End’s longest-running jukebox musical, having played over 9,000 performances, and Mamma Mia tickets remain a strong crowd-pleaser for all ages.
