Mamma Mia!

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Thu Apr 14 2011

Judy Craymer's bold idea of turning the insanely catchy songs of ABBA into a musical has paid off splendidly, in every sense – box office figures for 'Mamma Mia!' are as eye-watering as its outfits.

This is largely because Catherine Johnson had the sense to weave the 1970s into her script, and director Phyllida Lloyd to cast accordingly. Heroine Donna Sheridan lived the free love dream (if only because her boyfriend ran out on her), wound up pregnant and survived to see her daughter, Sophie, reject all her principles in favour of a white wedding and the kind of certainty that comes from knowing which of your mother's three consecutive lovers ought to be walking you down the aisle. If you wanted to, you could see this as a conversation about feminism. But you'll look pretty silly debating patriarchal oppression while on your feet clapping to 'Dancing Queen'.

Some of the songs are oddly static, but when the choreography does get going – for instance, when Donna's friend Tanya stylishly quashes a libidinous local puppy in 'Does Your Mother Know?' – it's terrific, and makes great use of props: I wonder if the producers can assure us that no electric drills or hairdryers were harmed in the making of this musical?

The current cast appear to have been chosen more for their singing voices than their serious acting ability. But who needs dramatic conviction when you have purest pop to do the convincing for you? Given the songs, a story just about solid enough to stay upright on its platform heels, and a Greek island setting perfect for a whimsy of this sort, it's impossible not to fall for 'Mamma Mia!'s twinkling charms.

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Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Hide map/details

Mon May 20

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

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Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Tue May 21

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

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1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
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    WC2B 4LD
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  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Wed May 22

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

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Address:
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  - Aldwych
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    WC2B 4LD
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  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Thu May 23

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 15:00

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  - Aldwych
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  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Thu May 23

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

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Address:
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www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
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Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Fri May 24

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

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1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Sat May 25

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 15:00

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Address:
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www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
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Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Sat May 25

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

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Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
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WC2B 4LD

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Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Mon May 27

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

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Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

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020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Tue May 28

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

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Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Wed May 29

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

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Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
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WC2B 4LD

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Transport:
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Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Thu May 30

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 15:00

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Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
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Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
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Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Thu May 30

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

Buy tickets

Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Fri May 31

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

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Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
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Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Sat Jun 1

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 15:00

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Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
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Website:
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Transport:
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Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Sat Jun 1

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

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Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
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WC2B 4LD

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Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
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Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Mon Jun 3

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

Buy tickets

Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Tue Jun 4

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

Buy tickets

Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Wed Jun 5

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

Buy tickets

Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Thu Jun 6

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 15:00

Buy tickets

Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Thu Jun 6

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

Buy tickets

Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Fri Jun 7

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

Buy tickets

Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Sat Jun 8

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 15:00

Buy tickets

Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Sat Jun 8

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

Buy tickets

Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD Show map/details

Mon Jun 10

£22-£75. Runs 2hrs 30mins.

- 19:45

Buy tickets

Address:
Novello Theatre Aldwych
United Kingdom
London
WC2B 4LD

Phone:
020 7492 1552
Website:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Transport:
Tube: Covent Gdn/Holborn
Map
1. Novello Theatre
  - Aldwych
    United Kingdom
    London
    WC2B 4LD
  - 020 7492 1552
  - www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
  - 51.511925, -0.119385

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(3 ratings)

my belarussian girlfriend and i and my 6 year old came from ireland mainly to see this and we thought it was great. watched it from the third tier, tickets bought on lastminute.com at an ok price. a feel good show with great singing and the odd laugh. good scene with the chest bearing boys doing there stuff. sophie was faultless, songs which my daughter knew cos she saw the movie about 10 times. all over a fantastic night

brian Sun Apr 7
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Just clarify when I gave only 1 star. I've seen Mamma Mia in LA, NY, and London before. And I loved the musical a lot. However, when I took my friend to see it on 1 March, 2013, it was a total disappointment. I guess now this musical is a permanent tourist attraction, so the theatre has become complacent and decided to do it on the cheap to maximize profit instead of focusing on quality. The cast on that night could barely sing and act. The lead actress, the mother, lost her voice 90% of the time. The three fathers appeared to amateur actors/singers. Only the daughter was maintaining a respectable standard. Fir the price they are charging the non-tourist group patrons, it was a total disaster and rip-off. Better go somewhere else for this musical. To make it worse, the security guards treated the patrons like cattle, Be prepared.

KevinM Sat Mar 2
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Best 70s pop and great singing voices, tourist-y but nice

FrancescaV Sun Nov 18 2012
Rated as: 3/5
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