The musical comedy Mama Mia Trini Style, featuring the music of Abba and produced by DC Shell Theatre, will play at Naparima Bowl, San Fernando, from June 18 to 20. The play ran at Queen's Hall in Port-of-Spain over the Easter weekend and received great reviews from patrons, the media and critics.
Former musical festival winner Nicole Wong Chong displayed her versatility in song while Andre and Rene Arneaud (eclectic dancers), together with Rocky Kewley, ensured the show featured the best dance moves ever seen in a play in Trinidad. The play is directed by Crazy Catholic and features a 22-member cast that includes George Gonzalez, Nicole Wong Chong, Dese Simon, Cindy Rodriguez, Prince Priceless, Nicole Latoya Farrell, Sensational Shelly, Clyne Rodriguez, Anthony Watson, Trini Dougla, The Russian Ballet, the Crazy Contagious Crew, Crazy Catholic and Samara Khadir.
The play tells the story of a single mom who is preparing for her daughter's wedding on the island of Tobago. The arrival of eccentric guests, former boyfriends, stormers, the family priest and a radical rasta results in non-stop comedy all set to the music of Abba. Mama Mia is scheduled for 8 pm on June 18; 6.30 pm the following evening; and 5.30 pm on June 20. The Naparima Bowl Box Office opens from Thursday, from 11 am daily, and its number is 657-8770. Tickets for Mama Mia are also available at Bhagans Drugs, Price Plaza, Chaguanas; Xtra Foods, Grand Bazaar; and, Sound Research, Gulf City. ­For more information, please call 750-0104, 683-6496 or 696-4448.