Sophie’s planning the perfect wedding, and she wants her father to give her away. There’s just one problem – she has three possible fathers. It’s lights, costumes and action – as the hilarious musical Mamma Mia! leaps from the big screen to the stage – in true South African style.

With a 31-member cast and live musicians, Mamma Mia! is set to sizzle as the hottest ticket in town. Inspired by ABBA’s greatest hits, Mamma Mia! has already been watched by 40 million people.

We’re sure that when this production hits South Africa, you’ll be in for a toe-tapping treat that’s worthy of international acclaim.

Mamma Mia! 2010 is on at the Teatro at Montecasino from Tuesday the 5th of October 2010.

Experience the wonderful, irresistible story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs in the world’s number one smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! From West End smash to global
Phenomenon, MAMMA MIA! has already been seen by more than 40 million people in over 200 cities across North America, Australia, Europe and Asia. MAMMA MIA'S! broad appeal to audiences of all ages guarantees everyone at every performance of this world-wide MEGA-hit will be “having the time of their lives”.

Award winning actress Gina Shmukler (Chess, Blues Brothers, Jesus Christ Superstar, Showboat) stars as the mother of the bride, Donna Sheridan. Joining her on stage is South Africa’s youngest theatre sensation, 19 year old Carmen Pretorius (High School Musical SA & Shanghai, Footloose) cast as the bride-to-be, Sophie; theatre and television award winning actress, Ilse Klink (Chicago, The Full Monty, Isidingo, Scandal, 7de Laan) is the no-nonsense Rosie and acclaimed stage and television star, Kate Normington (Hairspray, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard, High School Musical) plays the role of the wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya. Cape Town actor and 2008 IDO Hip Hop World Championships team finalist dancer, Stephen Jubber (Merchant of Venice, High School Musical, Bollywood movies) plays Sophie’s fiancée, Sky.

Popular Afrikaans actor and soapie-star Anrich Herbst who began his television career as the young son, “Wimpie” in the hit series Orkney Snork Nie and went on to play major roles in Egoli and Isidingo, will delight audiences in the role of the charismatic, Sam Carmichael, one of Sophie’s three possible fathers. Murray Todd (We Will Rock You, The King & I”, “Boogie Nights”, “Oklahoma”, “That’ll be the Day”, Generations) is Bill Austin, another possible father of the bride.

Sophie’s friends Ali and Lisa are played by Christel Mutombo (High School Musical, West Side Story, Cabaret) and Gemma Donnelly (Hairspray, My Fair Lady, Footloose) with Karabo Maithufi (Cats SA & International Tour, Hairspray, Groovy Nights) and Christopher Jaftha (High School Musical, Saturday Night Fever, African Footprint) as Sky’s friends, Pepper and Eddie.

"This all-South African cast is going to WOW audiences - a sensational mix of experience, youth and glamour - plus special chemistry..!! Fantastic fun…' says MAMMA MIA! Co-Producer, Hazel Feldman.



EVENT DETAILS:

Tickets now available
Date:
Tuesday 05 October 2010

Venue:
The Teatro at Montecasino

Booking:
Computicket
on 083 915 8000
or online at
Computicket

For more information go to www.mamma-mia.com



CARMEN & STEPHEN


SOME OF THE SA LEADS


CAST Of MAMMA MIA
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