Mamma Mia! Hits the Right Notes

For four nights only, Elliot Hall transported audiences to the sun-drenched Greek island of Kalokairi, as the Senior School cast and crew staged Mamma Mia! with confidence, clarity, and charm. From the opening overture to the final bows, the production struck the right balance between heart, humour, and musical precision.

Led by Amelia Evangelidakis as the fiercely fabulous Donna Sheridan, the cast brought charm, comedic timing, and vocal talent in spades. “To be cast as Donna is a dream come true,” Amelia reflected. “We’ve had so much fun putting this together, and I hope you enjoyed the show as much as we did!”

Her daughter Sophie was played by both Violet Taylor and Azul Hania, who captured the idealism and romantic chaos of a bride-to-be on a mission to find her father – with poise and powerhouse vocals. The trio of potential dads – Sam (Lincoln Jones), Bill (Adam Lucas, Luka Urlich), and Harry (Reuben Black), were pitch-perfect in both song and character, grounding the high-energy storyline with heart and humour.

Also brilliantly cast were Donna’s Dynamo sidekicks Also brilliantly cast were Donna’s Dynamo sidekicks: Tanya (Sophie McIndoe, Estonia Hardie) and Rosie (Gaby Lamb and Alice Cato-Symonds), who delivered on sass and sisterhood. The young ensemble added fresh energy throughout, especially during standout numbers like Voulez-Vous, Lay All Your Love on Me, and Super Trouper.

Backed by a phenomenal live band directed by Head of Music, Nate Collings, the score everyone knows was brought to life with depth and polish. The choreography, led by Erin Meek, added the extra layer of disco flair expected in big dance numbers.

From the finely crafted set design to the vibrant costuming and well-calibrated lighting, the visuals of the production were complete with thoughtful creativity. It was clear that considerable care and countless hours had gone into every detail under the direction of Naomi Wilson and producer Sara Standring.

“Our vision was ‘gelato joy,’” said Wilson. While the phrase might suggest light-hearted fun, it belied the meticulous work behind the scenes. Judging by the audience response, that vision landed: warm, spirited, and thoroughly satisfying.

Dancing Queens, indeed.