Mamma Mia! the world wide blockbuster show has been bringing the atmosphere of a greek island holiday to the London stage since 1999, now ever more popular since the release of a great musical film starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan.
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Meryl Streep on Mamma Mia July 5, 2008
Posted by admin in : Mamma Mia! , add a commentMeryl Streep is a truly great actress who has been in so many brilliant films and I caught her on Friday night with Jonathan Ross talking about Mamma Mia the film amongst other things. The reason why I mention this on the London Theatre Breaks blog is because it was taking her own family to see the broadway production of Mamma Mia! the musical which turned her into a fan and made her very positive about acting and singing in the film.
The London production of Mamma Mia! the musical has been delighting audiences since 1999 and it’s an ideal show for group theatre breaks, families and parties for special occasions.
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Mamma Mia - the film trailer is here! April 23, 2008
Posted by admin in : Mamma Mia!, Musicals, Prince of Wales, news, theatre breaks in London , add a commentMamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! is one of the most popular shows in the West End at the moment and it is easy to forget just how good it actually is. It premiered in London in April 1999 and is likely to be given a boost by the opening of the new film version in a few weeks. You’d think that might put people off the stage version, but in fact the opposite is usually true. Once people see the film they often decide they want to see the original.
The book was written by Brit Catherine Johnson and music composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of Abba. It’s now the most successful musical on Earth. It has grossed more than $2 billion. There are currently 10 productions worldwide. People take theatre breaks in London, Berlin, and even Las Vegas just to see the different productions! More than 30 million people have seen it. Now even more will see the film.
Mamma Mia! the Movie
The film cost $65-million and stars Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. Like the stage show it tells the story of single mum and taverna owner Donna Sheridan, and her daughter’s search for her father. Streep plays Donna, and Brosnan plays one of Donna’s three old flames, one of whom might be the long lost dad, that show up for Donna’s daughter’s wedding.
The trailer for the film has just been released and here it is:
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Mamma Mia in London
Currently Mamma Mia is playing at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Coventry Street. The theatre’s nearest tube station is Leicester Square or Piccadilly.
Here’s a delicious peep backstage with some of the London cast’s leading ladies:
Cast Changes for Mamma Mia! February 11, 2008
Posted by admin in : Mamma Mia!, Musicals, Prince of Wales, cast changes , add a commentThere are cast changes for the hit musical Mamma Mia! at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The new cast will start performances on Monday March 3. Linzi Hateley will continue to head the cast as ‘Donna Sheridan’, with Joanna Monro as ‘Rosie’ and Jane Gurnett as ‘Tanya’. Richard Laing will play ‘Sam Carmichael’, Paul Ryan ‘Harry Bright’, Andrew Hall ‘Bill Austin’, Katie Brayben ‘Sophie Sheridan’, Oliver Hembrough ‘Sky’, Jodie Read ‘Ali’, Laura Selwood ‘Lisa’, Giovanni Spano ‘Pepper’ and Matt Wilman ‘Eddie’. At certain performances the role of ‘Donna Sheridan’ will be played by Melissa Jacques.
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