The rumors are true! “Mamma Mia!” the musical is coming to the stage in Kuwait to kick start Summer 2022! Brought to you by the community theatre team at Staged in Kuwait, Mamma Mia promises to banish the pandemic blues and help you jump start your summer vacation.
Barely needing an introduction, MAMMA MIA! is the jukebox musical written by British playwright, Catherine Johnson, and based on the songs of ABBA, composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. The title of the musical is taken from the group’s 1975 chart-topper “Mamma Mia”.
It has gone on to become the world’s sunniest, smash-hit musical! Since premiering in London’s West End over 22 years ago, ‘the ultimate feel-good show’ has thrilled over 65 million people around the world.
Staged in Kuwait’s Artistic Director, Tim Waddell, who helms the local production team made up of passionate theatre volunteers, commented. “After two years of theatre’s being closed, and such difficult times for everybody, we are excited to reunite as a community and bring a few nights of joyous optimism to the stage to end our tenth season. Really, there is no better show to do just that, and we have been having so much fun in rehearsals with the material. The music, the story, everything is magical. We can’t wait to share it.”
The Staged in Kuwait production will be staged for 8 performances from May 26 to June 4 in the beautiful Performing Arts Centre auditorium at AUS, Sabah Al Salem. Fall in love with the irresistible tale of a mother and daughter on a Greek island idyll, all unfolding to the magic of ABBA’s timeless songs. Connect with the classic and timeless themes of growing older, raising children, maintaining bonds with old friends, and reconciling with the past.
Celebrating its Tenth anniversary this year and continuing the long history of English Language community theatre in Kuwait, (that began with Kuwait Little Theatre in Ahmadi in 1950), Staged in Kuwait is one of the few remaining community theatre groups active in the country today.
The group is made up of volunteers of a wide array of nationalities who, through a shared love of theatre, come together to create staged events and performances. From the person who checks a guest’s ticket on arrival, to the leading lady on-stage in the spotlight; everyone involved in a Staged in Kuwait production has given freely of their time to create – as a team. Something momentary. Something magical. And we believe that’s what makes our shows special.
Tickets are available at www.siktkts.com. Getting involved in Staged in Kuwait is open to anyone and everyone who has a passion for theatre and can make time to get involved. Find out more on the website stagedinkuwait.com or find them on social media @stagedinkuwait.
