MAMMA MIA! Musical Tickets at the Novello Theatre London

MAMMA MIA! the Musical in the West End

MAMMA MIA! opened in London in 1999 and has become one of the longest-running musicals in the West End. It is built around the songs of ABBA, with a story by Catherine Johnson set on a Greek island. Anyone looking for MAMMA MIA London tickets is usually after an upbeat night out, and this show delivers exactly that.

The story follows Sophie, who is about to marry and invites three men who might be her father, and her mother Donna, who has kept a secret for years. Humour, romance and family drama are mixed with the songs, so you do not need to be an ABBA fan to follow the plot, although fans will be delighted.

The music of ABBA

The score is made up of ABBA's best-loved songs, including Dancing Queen, Money, Money, Money, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia and The Winner Takes It All. The songs fit the story so naturally that many visitors feel they hear them in a new way. The company brings big choreography and a lively band, and the finale usually gets the whole theatre on its feet.

If you are wondering whether MAMMA MIA is worth seeing in London, the answer is yes for anyone who enjoys pop music and a light, feel-good story. It is popular with groups of friends and multi-generation families, as the songs appeal to different ages.

The Novello Theatre on Aldwych

The Novello Theatre is on Aldwych, on the edge of Covent Garden and close to the Strand and Somerset House. It opened in 1905 and is named after the composer and actor Ivor Novello. Getting to the Novello Theatre is easy: the nearest tube stations are Covent Garden and Holborn, and Temple is a short walk away.

Plan to arrive about 30 minutes before the curtain so you can find your seat and settle in. The theatre has a Balcony, a Grand Circle and Stalls, and the seating layout is typical of an older West End house, so leg room can be limited in some rows. Wheelchair-accessible seating is available, and the booking panel shows the options.

Choosing your seats and planning the evening

This ticket is offered in Balcony, Grand Circle and Stalls categories, with different price bands within each. Balcony seats are the most affordable, Grand Circle seats give a wide view of the whole stage, and Stalls are at ground-floor level and closest to the performers. Your seat is reserved for the date and time you choose, and the performance shown for this ticket is at 19:30.

The show runs about 2.5 hours including an interval. The best time to visit is any evening in the booking panel, as the show is the same each night. Build in time for an early meal in Covent Garden before you go, and remember that food and drink are not included in the ticket.