If you’re after a proper fun night out in London, you can’t really go wrong with MAMMA MIA! It’s been running in the West End for over 25 years now, but the energy in the theatre is still brilliant.
The story follows Sophie, who’s getting married on a sunny Greek island and wants her dad to walk her down the aisle—except she has no idea who he actually is. After snooping through her mum’s old diary, she secretly invites three men from her mum’s past to the wedding, hoping to figure out the truth. As you can guess, things get chaotic pretty fast.
What’s the story of MAMMA MIA?
Mamma Mia expresses a sweet story about love, family and friendship. It’s a mother-daughter relationship that audiences everywhere just can’t get enough of. The whole story is about Sophie’s search for her dad. Without letting her mum in on the secret, she invites three blokes from her mum’s past to the wedding. First hitting the London stage over 25 years ago, it’s already been watched by more than 60 million people across the globe and shows no sign of slowing down. Mamma Mia musical show is one of the long runners in the history of West End.
What makes it so good is just how naturally all those legendary ABBA tracks fit into the plot. So don’t overthink it—get your family together and go see Mamma Mia at the Novello Theatre. It runs for roughly two hours and twenty minutes, including an interval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Information
| Theatre | Novello Theatre |
| Show Duration | 2 Hours 20 Minutes |
| Interval | Yes |
| Age Recommendation | 7+ Years |
| Capacity | 1,146 |
| Location | Aldwych, London WC2B 4LD |