Musicals · 2.6 hours · London, United Kingdom

Mamma Mia!

Why watch MAMMA MIA!

  • Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision blends ABBA’s timeless songs with an enchanting tale of family and friendship, set on a Greek island paradise.

  • A global phenomenon seen by 70 million people in 16 languages. It has grossed over $4 billion and was the first Western musical staged in Mandarin.

  • Originally opening in 1999, the show played at the Prince Edward and Prince of Wales theatres before making the Novello Theatre its home in 2012.

  • Now in its 27th year, it has surpassed 10,000 performances and 10 million viewers in London alone. Book your tickets to MAMMA MIA! in London now!

The story

MAMMA MIA! is a light-hearted yet emotional story of a girl, Sophie, and her quest to find her father. As her mother, Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek Islands, prepares for her wedding, Sophie comes up with a plan. With her wedding day approaching fast and no father to walk her down the aisle, Sophie invites three men from her mother’s past to find out which one of them is her real father.

Critics reviews

“The sunniest of all musicals, it provides new pleasures every time.”

– Sunday Express

“One of the most successful musicals ever.”

– Evening Standard

“Ridiculously enjoyable.”

– The Daily Telegraph

  • Rated 4.7 / 56,078 reviews
  • Duration2.6 hours
  • CancellationNon-refundable

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Getting there: Novello Theatre, 5 Aldwych, London, London.
  • Leading roles: Sara Poyzer as Donna Sheridan, Ellie Kingdon as Sophie Sheridan, Kate Graham as Tanya, Nicky Swift as Rosie, Richard Standing as Sam Carmichael, Daniel Crowder as Harry Bright, Tamlyn Henderson as Bill Austin, George Maddison as Sky, Chloe Gentles as Ali, Foxy Valentine as Lisa, Benjamin Dawson as Pepper, and Joshua de La-Garde as Eddie.
  • Director: Phyllida Lloyd
  • Writer: Catherine Johnson
  • Music and lyrics: Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus
  • Producers: Judy Craymer and Richard East
  • Choreographer: Anthony Van Laast
  • Production designer: Mark Thompson
  • Lighting designer: Howard Harrison
  • Sound designers: Andrew Bruce and Bobby Aitken
  • Musical supervisor: Martin Koch
  • Age guidance: Recommended for ages 5 and above. Children under 3 years old will not be admitted to this show.
  • Supervision: All guests under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.

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