Behind the scenes at Mamma Mia! | Dressing Room Confessions

For more behind-the-scenes videos from London theatres, go to http://www.timeout.com/behindthescenes A young woman trying to determine the identity of her father through the medium of Abba songs isn't the most obvious storyline for a West End musical. Yet somehow 'Mamma Mia!' has become one of the world's best-loved shows, having been performed everywhere from Sao Paulo to Shanghai, Manila to Mexico City, in 16 different languages. The production is currently whipping audiences into a Swedish pop-fuelled frenzy at the Novello Theatre, where Charlotte Wakefield (who plays Sophie) sneaks Time Out into the backstage area to talk us through some of the flamboyant costumes and significant props. Camerawork and editing by Vin Shahrestani Planning and direction by Oliver Robinson