Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
SHOW TIMES
Opened: 06 Sep 2012 Booking from: 24 Jul 2017
Booking until: 03 Mar 2018
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
234 MEMBER REVIEWS
Add a review >- timreynard 5"11 male 5 reviews 0 helpful votes
- fifilou 5"7 female 175 reviews 2 helpful votesMamma Mia!, 30th October 2015I really like Mamma Mia, and I have seen the show a couple of times. I think this a show that you can go and see and just have a really good time. Its feel good, is bright and light and has a really simple but effective set. The costumes, staging and lighting keep it bright and fun. Its just a really fun feel good show. Be prepared to sing along and get up and dance!Sat in Grand Circle AA22This seat is advertised as extremely restricted view and restricted legroom and they are not wrong. The ticket is one of the cheapest in the theatre and you can clearly see why. So comfort wise the seats themselves aren't bad the issue is in order to see you cant sit on them. There is no legroom whatsoever and I'm not tall, I think the shortest of my friends I went with just about fit at 5'4". The view is something else altogether. Sat on the seat I could see less than 1/3 of the stage (the very far stage left) and of the 1/3 I could see I could only see 1/2 way to the back of the stage. To make the view better I sat on my knees leaning on the safety rail. This is why I gave the comfort a 1 star as my knees where in pain throughout. This allowed me to see about 1/2 of the stage. Problems include that this slip is high, its in the curve of the auditorium and the lighting rigs are also in the way. Yes the seats are cheap but I ended up sitting on the floor reading a book in act 2 as I couldn't see and just listened to the performance. If you've been before and just want to listen these are cheap seats if you want to see any of the show don't sit here!
View from Grand Circle AA22 - s96 1 review 0 helpful votesMamma Mia!, 27th July 2017Mamma Mia was great fun, very similar to the film, would recommend.Sat in Grand Circle AA15Sat back normally on the seat, cannot see the stage at all (I'm a short woman). However, leaning forwards with arms rested on the edge bar, had a clear view of the stage. Was comfortable to lean forwards and look to the side for the entire performance (edge bar is cushioned and very close). I would definitely book these seats again, having to lean forwards a little didn't affect my experience at all. Tall people beware - extremely minimal legroom! Definitely stay away from these seats if you've got long legs, it will be extremely uncomfortable. Did notice there were barely any many men in this row! Included is a photo of my view leaning forwards.
View from Grand Circle AA15 - HanE 5"7 female 43 reviews 2 helpful votesMamma Mia!, 19th February 2016The show is so much fun and the audience really seems to get into the show. The music everyone knows and people get the chance to join in and have a sing-a-long at the end. The audience is always on their feet at the end dancing in their seats.Sat in Dress Circle A15The view from the seat was perfect and one could see everything on the stage and take it all in at once. The seat was relatively comfortable and the legroom was okay.
View from Dress Circle A15
MAMMA MIA! SEATING PLAN
The great thing about this show is that it can be enjoyed from all seating levels without any moments of action being missed. However for the best viewing experience we would recommend the middle of the Stalls and/ or the front of the Dress Circle.
STORY
Brain child of British producer, Judy Craymer, Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical made up of the ever popular ABBA back catalogue. Unlike many other jukebox musicals, Mamma Mia! has an entirely original story, written by Catherine Johnson.
The success of the stage musical sparked a movie adaptation of the production, starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Julie Walters and Amanda Seyfried.
The plot focuses on mother and daughter, Donna and Sophie, who live together on the beautiful Greek island of Kalokairi. Sophie, who has been brought up on the island by her mother, is planning on marrying her fiancé Sky despite only being 20 years of age.
The wedding is to be hosted on the paradise island and, like most brides to be, Sophie wants her father to give her away; the only problem is that she isn't quite sure who he is! After intercepting her mother's kiss and tell diary from around the time of her conception, Sophie narrows down her hunt for her paternal father to three men. Desperate to have her dad around for her special day, Sophie invites all three candidates to the island, much to the surprise and dismay of Donna!
Classic ABBA songs such as "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme," "Money, Money, Money," "Dancing Queen," "Take a Chance on Me," "The Winner Takes It All," and of course "Mamma Mia," can be enjoyed live on stage! Sing along or sit back, relax and let the tunes wash over you!
Not only is the show celebrated for its music, it also contains fantastic choreography and excellent costumes. All in all, the show is a jam packed, frothy and fun treat that can be the perfect West End ticket for people of all ages and nationalities!
The success of the stage musical sparked a movie adaptation of the production, starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Julie Walters and Amanda Seyfried.
The plot focuses on mother and daughter, Donna and Sophie, who live together on the beautiful Greek island of Kalokairi. Sophie, who has been brought up on the island by her mother, is planning on marrying her fiancé Sky despite only being 20 years of age.
The wedding is to be hosted on the paradise island and, like most brides to be, Sophie wants her father to give her away; the only problem is that she isn't quite sure who he is! After intercepting her mother's kiss and tell diary from around the time of her conception, Sophie narrows down her hunt for her paternal father to three men. Desperate to have her dad around for her special day, Sophie invites all three candidates to the island, much to the surprise and dismay of Donna!
Classic ABBA songs such as "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme," "Money, Money, Money," "Dancing Queen," "Take a Chance on Me," "The Winner Takes It All," and of course "Mamma Mia," can be enjoyed live on stage! Sing along or sit back, relax and let the tunes wash over you!
Not only is the show celebrated for its music, it also contains fantastic choreography and excellent costumes. All in all, the show is a jam packed, frothy and fun treat that can be the perfect West End ticket for people of all ages and nationalities!
SUITABLE FOR
Mamma Mia! is a must for all ABBA fans, so don't miss out on tickets! Also fans of shows such as Jersey Boys and Thriller - Live! may enjoy the show for its classic pop music and upbeat feeling.
Mamma Mia has a few moments of mild adult content.
Age Recommendations: Recommended for children 7+
Mamma Mia has a few moments of mild adult content.
Age Recommendations: Recommended for children 7+
PHOTOS AND VIDEO
