Elizabeth I is at the King’s Head. Photo: Graham Burke

THIS month sees the 23rd anniversary of Mamma Mia! which first opened at the Prince Edward Theatre in London in 1999, and quickly became a global sensation. It’s on currently at the Novello Theatre in Aldwych. Weaving Abba’s back catalogue into the story, Mamma Mia! follows mother and daughter Donna and Sophie, who live together on a small Greek island. As Sophie’s wedding day approaches, she’s desperate for her long-lost father to walk her down the aisle. Luckily for her, Donna’s diary has some clues… for three potential dads. For tickets visit: seatplan.com/london/mamma-mia/

• Elizabeth I: Virgin on the Ridiculous, a two-person musical comedy, starring Howard Coggins and Stu McLoughlin, is at the King’s Head Theatre until March 12. Set in 1558 and 2022, Howard and Stu tell the story of the greatest monarch that ever lived – Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen. Featuring live music, silly songs and perfunctory props. kingsheadtheatre.com

• A new version of Antigone, adapted from Sophocles by Cloud Downey, is at the Etcetera theatre from March 8-13. The plot revolves around Antigone’s desire to bury her brother, Polynices, killed in battle. The King of Thebes, her uncle, has denied him burial and his body lies rotting in the Theban sun. Antigone’s attempts to bury him are foiled and she faces a cruel end. etceteratheatre.com

• A musical about ADHD, a filthy restoration drama, and an interactive performance about zero hours contracts are just three of the 30+ shows coming to Camden People’s Theatre as part of their much-loved Sprint Festival from March 8-25. The festival gives a much-needed platform for emerging artists. Performer-director duo Emma Smith and Katie Smith help kick off the festival on March 9 with The Virgin Travels, a celebration of female sexual expression told through the lifespan of one woman as she reconciles with her restrictive Catholic upbringing, her sexuality, and her place in the world. cptheatre.co.uk/festivals/Sprint-2022

• Blending fact and fiction, Ghosts of the Titanic is at Park90 from March 9 to April 2. Set in the days after the sinking of the Titanic, Ron Hutchinson’s play charts the swirling of rumours, political distraction tactics and fake news that followed. A bereaved woman trying to find out the truth about her fiancé’s death gets sucked into a maelstrom of questions: was the Titanic really as safe as everyone thought or was its state-of-the-art design riddled with mistakes? And were the engineers rushed to complete it by the rich and powerful owner? Did the needs of the insurers override the possibility of saving more souls? Even the “fact” of an iceberg causing the fatal damage is up for debate. parktheatre.co.uk

• Bouncers by John Godber and Shakers by John Godber and Jane Thornton are at the Tower Theatre in Stoke Newington from March 10-26. The plays will be performed on alternate nights with a double bill on Saturdays. towertheatre.org.uk