The actors playing Donna, Tanya and Rosie are dancing and singing at the front of the stage. They are dressed in colourful ABBA outfits with flared sleeves and platform boots. They are holding silver microphones and the ensemble are waving their arms behind them. — Photos by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! is truly a phenomenon, with a stage show, an immersive party experience and two hit films. But this is where it all began more than 20 years ago. Find out how to get cheap Mamma Mia! tickets whether you’re booking last minute or planning ahead.

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Key information

Theatre	Novello Theatre
Running time	2 hours 35 minutes, including interval
Age	5+ recommended, no children under 3
Booking until	30 September 2023
Performances	Mon, Wed-Sat 7:30pm Wed & Sat 3pm Sun 2:30pm
Tickets from	£17.50
Official website	https://mamma-mia.com/

Why should I see it?

Go for…

music

good fun

nostalgia

Go with…

your friends

your other half

your family

Selling points

Features songs from the legendary band ABBA
Boasts more than 9,000 performances after 23 years in the West End

Rochelle’s opinion

“Mamma Mia! is the jukebox musical. It pretty much made genre what it is and has been a staple of the West End ever since the late nineties. There’s a reason – it brings so much joy to audiences. The show creates a fun story around the ABBA songs that are loved by millions. And it is anything but serious! If you’re looking for a couple of hours of escapism, this is the show for it. There’s nothing groundbreaking about the script or the staging, but it has the music, the dancing and the laughs in droves.”

A dancer from the cast of Mamma Mia is doing a box split jump in the centre of the image. A woman is standing to his right with her hands on her hips smiling at him. There are other ensemble members scattered around the stage watching and reacting. They are all wearing summer outfits including shorts and dresses.

A group of women are walking towards the front of the stage. The actor playing Sophie is at the front with her arms stretched out. The other women are wearing different pink outfits and are pointing their arms outwards or upwards.

How do I get cheap Mamma Mia! tickets?

Want cheap Mamma Mia! tickets? Check out the tips below to discover the best deal for your trip, whether it’s a spontaneous visit or a day out planned months in advance.

Last-minute cheap tickets

You can get on-the-day rush tickets to Mamma Mia! for just £29.50. Every day at 10am, tickets are released for the show for great seats around the theatre. Download the TodayTix app and unlock the tickets to access them. There’s only a selected number available – read my dedicated guide to get top tips on how to buy rush tickets.

Book £29.50 rush seats

Cheap tickets for booking ahead

Tickets for Mamma Mia! start at just £17.50. These seats are found in the grand circle slips. They are marked as restricted as the side view results in some of the stage being cut off and you need to lean forward. Reviews of these seats aren’t great – for just a few pounds more you’re better off going for the £22.50 seats in the central section of the grand circle or the balcony. Although some are further away from the stage, the view is almost clear for many. Don’t forget to check the view from your seat on Seat Plan before you book!

Buy £17.50 tickets

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