FROM a small Greek island to the stage of SMOTA’s Performing Arts Program, this year’s production of the popular stage show, Mamma Mia brings the music of ABBA to life and is sure to have the audience dancing in their seats.
Mamma Mia tells the story of Sophie (Emily Pullar from Tocumwal) who dreams of a perfect wedding — one which includes her father giving her away. The problem? Sophie doesn’t know who he is! Her mother Donna (Adeline Hutchinson from Barooga), the former lead singer of the 1970s pop group Donna and the Dynamos, refuses to talk about the past, so Sophie decides to take matters into her own hands. Sneaking a peek in her mother’s old diaries, she discovers three possible fathers: Sam (Kian Brereton from Nathalia), Bill (James Robinett from Tocumwal), and Harry (Addison Oswald from Naring). She secretly invites all three to the wedding, convinced that she’ll know her father when she sees him. But when all three turn up, it may not be as clear as she thought!
Production director, Rae Wood said, “Rehearsals are going really well. We are on schedule for blocking each scene and will have the entire show blocked before the holidays. Musical numbers are being developed with our musical director, Vanessa Byrnes at the helm, ably assisted by the multi talented Kim Carter to assist with teaching our cast how to maximise vocal potential.
“It has been wonderful having “students in charge” of areas this year. Kian Brereton as assistant director, Porsha Stuart for Choreography, Dipak Singh in design and Grace Hall in music. They have been integral in the creation and development of the show so far.
“I am so proud of our cast. They have been working so hard and so well together. It is a privilege to work with such magnificent young people.”
Mamma Mia will be performed across three big days, Thursday May 25 at 7pm, Friday May 26 at 7pm and Saturday May 27 at 2pm and 7pm. For ticket information visit www.trybooking.com/CG
