'Mamma Mia!' Writer Johnson Debuts SUSPENSION for Bristol Old Vic

The Bristol Evening Post is reporting that 21 years after her first play was staged at the Bristol Old Vic, Mamma Mia! writer Catherine Johnson is returning to the theatre to premiere a new work.

The Clifton Suspension Bridge provides the backdrop for the internationally-acclaimed Bristol playwright's latest work, called Suspension.

The venue's executive chairman, Dick Penny, asked Ms Johnson to write the play to launch the Old Vic's new writing programme, Script in Hand, aimed at developing new writing talent. Ms Johnson has been involved with Bristol Old Vic since 1988, when she won a playwriting competition.

She went on to become the theatre's writer in residence and over the years has continued to write and stage plays there reports the Post's website. To read the entire article click here.

Suspension is due to be staged at Bristol Old Vic Studio from Friday, February 27 until Saturday, March 28. For tickets call 0117 987 7877.

Mamma Mia! The Movie is an unprecedented worldwide phenomenon that continues to break records around the world. To date, it is the most successful movie musical of all time worldwide.

Seen on stage by over 32 million people around the world, the global smash hit stage production of MAMMA MIA!, is celebrating more than 7 years on Broadway and is currently playing record-breaking engagements in Las Vegas and on National Tour in the United States. There are currently 8 productions of MAMMA MIA! running around the world (6 resident productions and 2 tours).

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