In our continuing series, our editor Lisa Martland picks out some of her Top Picks from the last week of theatre (to 6 October 2019), ranging from Libby Purves’ childhood reminiscences associated with Master Harold and the Boys at the National to Abba-fest Mamma Mia! The Party and reviews of new plays The Open, Two Ladies, The Watsons and more. Enjoy.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2
Here’s what critics have had to say about the new ABBA-tastic experience Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2…
‘There really is nothing quite like it’: MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY – The O2 ★★★★★
Forget a four hour flight, airport transfers and the like because now Mamma Mia! The Party is whisking audiences straight into the heart of the Greek island of Skopelos – and all within London’s O2.
Love London Love Culture picks six must-book immersive experiences
With immersive experiences becoming increasingly popular in London, here’s a guide to some must-book experiences.
NEWS: Sandi Toksvig will adapt the story for Mamma Mia! The Party in London
Sandi Toksvig will adapt the story for the new immersive theatrical and dining experience Mamma Mia! The Party which will open in a specially-adapted venue within London’s The O2 on 19 September 2019, following previews from 29 August.
NEWS: Beyond the musical, Mamma Mia! The Party applies for Waterloo planning permission
When Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus watched people at the musical MAMMA MIA! having such a good time, getting into party mood by the end of the show, he thought to himself, “What if this could continue somewhere else?” The obvious place would be in a typical Greek taverna. Björn, director Roine Söderlundh and writer Calle Norlén came up with new characters …