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Musical: Mamma Mia, written by Catherine Johnson, Point Theatre, Dublin, until March 17.

With a score drawn from the Abba repertoire and a plot contrived to maximise use of the Swedish band’s greatest hits, Mamma Mia draws its appeal from popular tribute culture and international sentimentality. However, this thoroughly modern musical is much more than the sum of its Abba influences.

It weaves an original story around Number Ones and Top Ten record-breakers; ...