The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrated its 20th anniversary in London’s West End at the Novello Theatre on Saturday 6 April. Now, in the musical’s 21st year, the producers are delighted to announce some major cast changes in the London production from Monday 10 June 2019. Mazz Murray, who has previously played Tanya in the London production, will be returning to the musical, but this time as Donna, and Kirsty Hoiles will join her as Tanya. Also new to the musical will be Cameron Burt … [Read more...]
Novello Theatre
Set on a Greek island paradise, this story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of Abba. Join the ultimate feel-good party as Mamma Mia! celebrates 15 years as the world's sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.
Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget - all set to the timeless songs of Abba.
This irresistible, sunny, funny comedy musical has thrilled over 54 million people worldwide and there's never been a better time to see it. Whatever age you are, you can‘t help but have the time of your life at Mamma Mia!
Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.45pm
Matinees: Thursday and Saturday 3.00pm
Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Age Restrictions: Suitable for ages 5 and over.
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5 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4LD
Novello Theatre Seating Plan
Novello Theatre London
Venue and Travel Information
Nearest Tube: Covent Garden
Tube Lines: Piccadilly
Directions from nearest tube: (5mins) Go right on Long Acre; turn right into Bow Street and after 100 metres turn left (Russell Street) then immediately right onto Catherine Street, where the theatre is located 100 metres down on the corner with Aldwych.
Railway Station: Charing Cross
Bus Numbers: (Aldwych) RV1, X68, 1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 188, 243; (Strand) 4, 9, 15, 26, 76, 176, 341
Night Bus Numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 139, 188, 243, N1, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N91, N155, N171, N551, N343; (Strand) 176, 341, N9, N15, N21, N44, N76
Car Park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (7mins)
Within Congestion Zone: Yes
Venue Facilities: Air conditioned, Bar, Disabled toilets, Infrared hearing loop, Toilets and Wheelchair accessible
The Novello Theatre London: The theatre was constructed as one of a pair with the Aldwych Theatre, with each theatre being either side of the Waldorf Hotel, with both theatre being designed by W G R Sprague. The theatre opened on 22nd May, 1905 as the Waldorf Theatre and was renamed the Strand Theatre in 1909.
It was renamed again in 1911 as the Whitney Theatre before being re-named the Strand Theatre in 1913. In 2005, the theatre was renamed by owners Delfont Mackintosh as the Novello Theatre in honour of Ivor Novello.
The black comedy Arsenic and Old Lace had a run of 1337 performances in the 1940s, and Sailor Beware ran for 1231 performances from 1955. Stephen Sondheim”s musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opened on the same day as the assassination of the US President Kennedy, and then running for almost two years. In 1971 the comedy No Sex Please We’re British opened, remaining for over 10 years of its 16-year run before it transferred to the Garrick Theatre in 1982.
The theatre was extensively renovated in 1930 and once again in the early 1970s. For its 100th anniversary in 2005, the theatre had another extensive refurbishment. The current capacity is around 1,050. It reopened on 8th December 2005 with the Royal Shakespeare Company”s annual London season, playing to 4-week runs of Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Comedy Of Errors and As You Like It concluding in March 2006.
MAMMA MIA! extends booking period at London’s Novello Theatre
The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at London’s Novello Theatre is now extending its booking period from Monday 4th March to Saturday 14th September 2019. MAMMA MIA! will celebrate its 20th birthday in London on 6th April 2019. The box office for the new booking period is now open. The London cast of MAMMA MIA! stars Sara Poyzer as Donna, Kate Graham as Tanya, Ricky Butt as Rosie, Richard Trinder as Sam, Neil Moors as Harry, Stephen Beckett as Bill, Georgia Louise as Sophie, Alec Porter … [Read more...]
MAMMA MIA! 19th Birthday, New Booking Period and New Cast
The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! is celebrating the show’s 19th birthday in London today, Friday 6 April, by opening a new booking period from Monday 22 October 2018 to Saturday 2 March 2019. The cast celebrated with a birthday cake on stage at London's Novello Theatre. In addition, the producers are delighted to announce some major cast changes in the London production from Monday 11 June 2018. Joining Sara Poyzer as Donna, Kate Graham as Tanya, Richard Trinder as Sam and Damian … [Read more...]
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Now in its eighth year as the West End’s hottest annual fundraiser, join the cast of WEST END BARES as they strip off to see the Wizard in WEST END BARES: RUBY STRIPPERS at The Novello Theatre on Sunday 29 October with performances at 7.00pm and 9.30pm. Join the much-loved characters of Oz for an extraordinary night at WEST END BARES: RUBY STRIPPERS, which will see over 100 of the hottest performers from the West End stage and beyond, along with an array of celebrity hosts as they take to the … [Read more...]
Mamma Mia! London West End 2017 Production Images
Production images have been released of the new cast of MAMMA MIA! who began performances on 12th June 2017 at London's Novello Theatre. The new cast includes Sara Poyzer as Donna, Georgina Castle as Sophie, Kate Graham as Tanya, Jacqueline Braun as Rosie, Richard Trinder as Sam, Alasdair Harvey as Harry, Dugald Bruce-Lockhart as Bill and Christopher Jordan-Marshall as Sky. Cast from 12th June 2017: Together with Sara Poyzer, Kate Graham, Jacqueline Braun, Richard Trinder, Alasdair Harvey, … [Read more...]