MAMMA MIA!

The ultimate feel-good show. 

The Queen’s College Music and Drama Society (QCMADS) dazzled audiences with MAMMA MIA! by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus from 11-13 September in the Union Theatre. Involving a third of our students, the sunny and funny production, incorporated all the ABBA hits, laced them with love, laughter and explosive dance numbers, to tell the story. 

First time Director, Annie Hutchings (1^st year Science), was thrilled to bring the script to life.

“The whole process was wonderful, but working with the amazing cast, crew, and production team was certainly the most pleasing part. Everyone was so talented, kind, and supportive, and it allowed me to integrate myself into the Queen’s culture more than I ever had before.”

Annie found her role challenging but very rewarding.

“The biggest challenge was ensuring all aspects of the production knitted together cohesively, which required extensive communication between many groups of people. This taught me so much, and I could not be more grateful for the challenges the show presented. The best part of it all are the friendships and memories we have made, and the way that shone through on the stage. Thank you to every one for coming to support our work.”

Music Director, Eilish Murphy (1^st year Commerce) loved sharing the ABBA show-stoppers.

“Nothing beats feeling the brilliant ABBA instrumentals completely engulf you in sound, or hearing the cast nail their harmonies. The music worked well, hearing a cohesive band alongside all the amazing vocal harmonies on stage was breathtaking. It was definitely a challenge being a first time MD, especially with the pace we had to move at, but it was a great experience for me. I learned so many valuable things that I will definitely carry with me in my life.”