Mamma Mia! The Musical: Book Tickets Now

See Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre on the Aldwych, in the heart of London's West End, where the show has played since 2012.

MAMMA MIA!

Highlights

Enjoy a cheerful performance loved by over 65 million spectators worldwide.

Sing along to timeless anthems from ABBA.

Watch the show unfold in the iconic Novello Theatre located in London’s West End.

Good to Know About Mamma Mia!

Running time is around 2 hours 35 minutes: That includes an interval.

Recommended for ages 5 and over: Children under 3 are not admitted into the auditorium.

Everyone needs their own ticket: Under-16s must be seated directly next to a ticket-holder aged 18 or over.

The box office opens 2 hours 30 minutes before curtain up: It stays open until 15 minutes after the performance starts, and on matinee days it remains open in between shows.

No specific content advisories are published for this production: Beyond the age guidance above, the producer does not list separate warnings for this show.

Outside food and drink bought elsewhere isn’t permitted inside: Refreshments are sold at the theatre’s own bars and kiosks instead.

Latecomers are held at the doors: You’ll be let in at the next suitable break in the performance if you arrive after curtain up.

ABBA hits run through the whole show: Programmes, souvenirs and refreshments are available at bars and kiosks on every level.

About Mamma Mia!

Company of Mamma Mia! performing on stage at the Novello Theatre

Set against the sun-soaked backdrop of a Greek island, Mamma Mia! follows Sophie Sheridan, a young bride-to-be who finds her mother Donna's old diaries and identifies three men from Donna's past — Sam, Bill and Harry — who could each be her father. Without telling Donna, Sophie invites all three to her wedding, hoping to learn the truth before she walks down the aisle, setting off a weekend of comic complications, old memories and reconciliation.

The show is written by Catherine Johnson, with music and lyrics by ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Producer Judy Craymer spent over a decade persuading the pair to let their songs be woven into a stage musical.

Interesting Facts About Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! is officially the third longest-running musical in the history of London's West End.

The emotional ballad "The Winner Takes It All" was the original song that sparked the idea for the entire musical.

Phyllida Lloyd directed both the original West End stage production and the 2008 and 2018 film adaptations.

The musical has now been staged in more than 50 productions across 16 languages, seen by over 70 million people worldwide.

The wardrobe department uses over 400 metres of Lycra to make the flashy Super Trouper costumes worn during the finale.

The London production premiered at the Prince Edward Theatre in 1999, later moved to the Prince of Wales Theatre in 2004, then settled at the Novello Theatre in 2012.

The West End production reached its 10,000th performance in July 2024 and marked its 27th birthday in April 2026.

Jenny Galloway won the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical for the original London production.

Mamma Mia! - Highlights in Pictures

Cast performing an ABBA number on stage in Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre

Aldwych, London, WC2B 4LD, on the southern edge of Covent Garden

Around 1,105 seats across four levels: Stalls, Dress Circle, Grand Circle and Balcony

Opened in 1905 as the Waldorf Theatre, renamed more than once, then reopened as the Novello Theatre in December 2005 in honour of composer Ivor Novello, who lived above the building for decades

Getting There

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By Tube

The nearest tube stations are Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Holborn, all within easy walking distance of the theatre.

Charing Cross is also the nearest National Rail station, for connections beyond London.

Novello Theatre - Facilities and Accessibility

Interior view of the Novello Theatre auditorium

Four licensed bars — Sam's, Shubert's, Ivor's and the Waldorf — serve the Stalls, Dress Circle, Grand Circle and Balcony, with toilets on every level.

Accessible entry to the auditorium is via a separate entrance on Catherine Street, reaching Dress Circle level, the theatre's step-free level, where wheelchair spaces and companion seating are provided.
An accessible toilet is available at Dress Circle level.
An Auracast hearing assistance system covers the auditorium; receivers can be collected from the cloakroom.

FAQs about Mamma Mia! at Novello Theatre

What is Mamma Mia! about?

Set on a Greek island, the musical follows Sophie Sheridan, who finds her mother Donna's old diaries and identifies three men from Donna's past who could each be her father. Sophie invites all three to her wedding without telling Donna, hoping to learn the truth before she marries.

How long is Mamma Mia!, and is there an interval?

The running time is around 2 hours 35 minutes, including an interval.

What age guidance applies to Mamma Mia!?

Recommended for ages 5 and over. Children under 3 are not admitted into the auditorium.

Are there content warnings for Mamma Mia!?

Beyond the age guidance above, no separate content advisories are published for this production.

Can children attend without an adult?

Everyone needs their own ticket, and under-16s must be seated directly next to a ticket-holder aged 18 or over.

Is the Novello Theatre wheelchair accessible?

Accessible entry to the auditorium is via a separate entrance on Catherine Street, reaching Dress Circle level, the theatre's step-free level, where wheelchair spaces and companion seating are provided.

Is a hearing assistance system available?

Yes. An Auracast system covers the auditorium, with receivers available from the cloakroom.

What is the nearest tube station to the Novello Theatre?

Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Holborn are all within easy walking distance.

Which bus routes serve the theatre?

Routes 6, 15, 11 and 26 stop nearby on the Aldwych.

Is there parking near the theatre?

The Q-Park Theatreland scheme covers nearby car parks, and NCP has a car park on Drury Lane. Disabled parking bays are available on Tavistock Street and Wellington Street.

What time does the box office open?

2 hours 30 minutes before curtain up, staying open until 15 minutes after the performance starts. On matinee days it also opens between shows.

Is the stage show the same as the film?

The stage musical features the same story and core characters as the film, with different song arrangements and staging.