Saturday night the staff at Blackburn Radio were treated to a night of local theatre, and it did not disappoint.<\/p>\n
OK – wait – I have to say first, as a fan of the MOVIE Mamma Mia, there was some high expectations going in.\u00a0My daughter and I have watched the Mamma Mia movie – with Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried – a million times, no exaggeration. We know the words and the songs by heart.<\/p>\n
It’s like reading the book before watching the movie.\u00a0 You have an expectation of characters, and storylines that you have tucked away in your heart,\u00a0 and no matter how good the movie, you WILL feel a little let down when it isn’t exactly<\/em> the same. You simply cannot compare the movie with a theatre production.\u00a0 Similar but still very different.<\/p>\n There were a few songs in this production, not in the movie which surprised us.<\/p>\n A couple of really great scenes – I especially loved the one with the flippers and dive suits.\u00a0 Well done on that and I”m sure not easy to take the stairs afterward.<\/p>\n This Sarnia production did not disappoint when it comes to talent. I was amazed and impressed.<\/p>\n For those that don’t know – Mamma Mia<\/strong> tells the story of Donna.<\/strong> An independent woman living life on her terms, in the Greek islands, running a hotel all by herself.<\/p>\n She is preparing for her daughter Sophie’s wedding with the help of two old friends.\u00a0 Sophie, her daughter, secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in the hopes of finding her father and having him walk her down the aisle.<\/p>\n All told through the songs of ABBA.<\/p>\n All the favourites. From “I Have a Dream<\/em>” to “Dancing Queen<\/em>“, “Super Trouper<\/em>“, and my favourite “The Winner Takes It All”<\/em> which makes me cry when I watch the movie, every single time.<\/p>\n The sold out crowd LOVED IT!\u00a0 I had people singing all around me and for a few songs, I couldn’t help myself either.\u00a0 The energy was felt all through the theatre.<\/p>\n The cast was so talented.\u00a0 \u00a0Each taking on their roles brilliantly.<\/p>\n So many people coming together for this incredible production.\u00a0 I can’t imagine how you did it – but you did it well.<\/p>\n What made the night extra special was something new The Imperial Theatre is offering.<\/p>\n You can now book the Nova Room at the Imperial Theatre on a show night. Make it a special night – with friends, or co-workers, or clients.\u00a0 Maybe a nice way to celebrate a birthday? Or staff Christmas party?<\/p>\n The night includes –<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 20 tickets to the performance<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Private bar and bathrooms pre-show<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Your own bartender<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Popcorn for everyone<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Insert in that night’s brochure<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Special mention in the preshow announcement before the performance<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Catering for 20 people<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Additional tickets available upon request and availability<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n For more information – contact Lyndsie Baxter at\u00a0lbaxter@imperialtheatre.net<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n