Featuring an all-South African cast and band, Mamma Mia! is musical entertainment for the whole family. Its broad appeal to audiences of all ages guarantees everyone at every performance will be “having the time of their lives”. Tickets on sale at Computicket.

Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek island. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs including “Dancing Queen”; “The Winner Takes It All”; “Money, Money, Money” and “Take A Chance on Me” are all featured in this feel-good night of fun and laughter.

Leading South African concert promoter Attie van Wyk of BIG Concerts and theatre producer Hazel Feldman of Showtime Management in association with Nick Grace of NGM (U.K.) are proud to bring Mamma Mia! to South Africa. “Mamma Mia! is a must see for every South African.” says Attie Van Wyk. "The cast will WOW Johannesburg audiences with its sensational mix of experience, youth and glamour - plus special chemistry!! ' says Hazel Feldman.

From sets to costumes and its multi-talented 31-member company and six musicians, Mamma Mia! is proudly South African. The cast features the finest local talent and many stars of stage, film and the small screen including award winning actress Gina Shmukler (Chess, Jesus Christ Superstar); young theatre sensation, 20 year old Carmen Pretorius (High School Musical SA & Shanghai) and acclaimed theatre and television award winning actresses, Ilse Klink (Chicago, Isidingo) and Kate Normington (Hairspray, Sunset Boulevard).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.

The roles of the three possible dads are played by popular Afrikaans actor and local soapie-star Anrich Herbst who began his television career as the young son, “Wimpie” in the hit series Orkney Snork Nie; Murray Todd (We Will Rock You, Egoli, Invictus) and Neels Clasen (Isidingo, We Will Rock You).

With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, Mamma Mia! is a global smash hit. Over 42 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that makes Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! “You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life”. The South African cast of this global smash hit musical will be “singing out loud” for “somewhere in the crowd, there’s you”.

Big Concerts and Showtime Management, in association with NGM by arrangement with Judy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal present Mamma Mia!, “the world’s number one musical” boasting an entirely South African company.

Book at Computicket by calling 083 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or visit your nearest Computicket outlet. Keep up to date with Mamma Mia! on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MammaMiaMusical and Twitter http://twitter.com/MammaMiaMusical or visit www.mammamiasa.co.za. Montecasino box office 011 510 7365.