About the event
The biggest hit musical returns to Križanke
Imagine a sunny Greek island, where a story full of intrigue, laughter, emotions and unforgettable music takes place. In the foreground are a mother and daughter - one independent and free, the other in love and determined to find out who her father is. Songs that will stay in your memory and scenes that will make you smile. The musical that won the hearts of Slovenian audiences is returning to the magical Križanki stage this summer.
The musical will be in Slovenian language.
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Interesting facts
- Mamma Mia! is by far the most popular musical of all time in Slovenia.
- The main storyline of Mamma Mia! had already been used in the 1968 film Buona Sera, Mrs Campbell, starring Gina Lollobrigida. In that film, the heroine is an Italian woman who is unsure which of three former lovers – American airmen she met in the war – is the father of her child.
- Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the central songwriting duo of ABBA, met in 1966 and soon began writing music together. Their early partnership was key to shaping the distinctive style that developed even before they formally started the group with their respective partners.
- The name ABBA was chosen through a newspaper competition, with rejected suggestions including Alibaba, FABB and Baba.
- Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus turned down the opportunity to write the score for Disney’s The Lion King.
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It’s been more than 11 years since the spectacular opening of Mamma Mia! in Slovenian translation and adaptation, which captured Slovenian audience’s imagination and convinced even the critics, that Slovenian creative teams can match those of the biggest stage productions in the world. Not only match, but sometimes even outmatch them. That just may be one of the reasons why it seems as though 11 years passed as quickly as a summer breeze in the Greek islands. Križanke open air theatre will once again transform itself into a Greek island where we will once again enjoy this timeless romantic comedy about a girl who grew up in the 70s and the other one who grew up in the 90s. Through the magical expressive might of ABBA’s songs we meet Donna, a single and independent mother, who does not need a man to lead a fulfilling life. We also meet her twenty-year-old daughter Sophie, who longs for romance, children of her own and a big fairytale wedding. How will the story full of optimism and energy end this time? Will we finally find out who Sophie’s father is? Do not miss out on this exceptional opportunity to join us in celebration of the 11th anniversary of this unforgettable and most coveted musical in Slovenian history.
The performance was co-produced by Prospot d. o. o. and the Ljubljana Festival.
Accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility
Festival Ljubljana is committed to ensuring a welcoming and accessible experience at cultural events for persons with reduced mobility.
Selected venues offer designated wheelchair-accessible spaces as well as seating for accompanying persons. Wheelchair users can inquire about availability and reserve accessible seating by calling +386 (0)1 241 60 28 or emailing blagajna@ljubljanafestival.si.
