18 November 2025

Mamma Mia! + Natalie Magee | Hot Summer Nights at the NFSA

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Mamma Mia screengrab

Mamma Mia is showing at the NFSA on Saturday 17 January. Image: Mamma Mia.

NATALIE MAGEE
6 pm | Live Music

MAMMA MIA!
8 pm | Screening

Settle in from 6 pm as Natalie Magee takes the stage for a live performance in the NFSA heritage courtyard. Enjoy local wines, summer cocktails and charcuterie, available for purchase onsite from Dom’s deli & bar. Then head into Arc Cinema at 8 pm for a screening of MAMMA MIA!

ABOUT MAMMA MIA!
PG | 2008 | DCP | USA | D: Phyllida Lloyd
Closed Captions and Audio Description available

A young bride dreams of asking her dad to walk her down the aisle, but there are three contenders to choose from.

Though the movie is packed with Hollywood stars (Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth), it’s the twenty ABBA songs that steal the show in this delightfully silly and romantic romp in the sun.

‘Mamma Mia! isn’t a movie – it’s a holiday. It’s a film so divorced from subtext and intricacy that its only ask for viewers is to bask in the Greek sunshine as the sounds of ABBA wash over them.’ – The Guardian

ABOUT NATALIE MAGEE
Award-winning vocalist and songwriter Natalie Magee brings her radiant energy and soulful sound to the NFSA. Recently returned from living and performing across Europe, Natalie returns to the stage in Australia for this special performance.
Named ACT Young Artist of the Year, Natalie has become one of the region’s most captivating vocal talents. Her performances blend contemporary style with timeless charm — weaving together original songs, beautiful acoustic interpretations of beloved Australian and international classics, and a few favourite jazz standards. Natalie invites audiences on a vibrant musical journey that celebrates connection, creativity, and the joy of live performance.

ABOUT HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
Hot Summer Nights returns for its second year with a hand-picked selection of the hottest live music acts, curated with films in a single-ticket experience to set the perfect summer vibe. Every Friday and Saturday between January 9 and February 14, join us in the NFSA heritage courtyard for live music followed by classic cinema. View all screenings.

The details

What: Natalie Magee performs live in the heritage courtyard followed by a screening of Mamma Mia! in Arc Cinema
When: Sat 17 Jan 6 pm
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $25 Full / $21 Concession (+$1.50 booking fee). Tickets available via the NFSA.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience film. We provide specialised equipment for a range of accessibility needs. Arc Cinema is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 02 6248 2000 or email tickets@nfsa.gov.au

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