Sing! Mamma mia!

  • Zante
  • Greece
  • 17th - 24th April 2027
From £1990 · 7 nights · 30+ hours tuition · recordng studio · island tour & filming · private vocal session
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FEATURING

West End Professionals

Leigh Stanford Thompson

Musical Director

Les Misérables, Miss Saigon

Full tutor line up

To be announced in due course

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THE EXPERIENCE

The Abba Inspired Retreat is Back!

KEY DETAILS

Led by West End professionals, this is your chance to step into the world of *Mamma Mia!* in the very country that captures its sun-soaked spirit.

Set on the beautiful island of Zakynthos in the breathtaking Garden Village Resort, this week blends singing, performance, filming and musical coaching against a backdrop of crystal-clear waters and breathtaking scenery. Inspired by the magic of ABBA and the story we all love, the experience brings together vocal training, location-based performances and the chance to be part of your own filmed, ABBA-inspired recording of your time on the island.

Voices: All voices SATB
Level: All levels
Focus: Abba & pop sound
Includes: Full board, tuition, recording, flashmob, island tours
Duration: 7 Days

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The Highlights

A fun filled week of pop & Abba

Guided by West End professionals

Train across the week with experienced performers and musical directors, developing technique, musicality and ensemble performance in a focused group setting.

Private Vocal Session

A private session per guest offers focused coaching to refine technique, deepen performance, and clarify intention.
Tailored, supportive, and designed to elevate your ability

The Most Beloved Pop Repertoire

Work on well-known ABBA songs, learning arrangements designed specifically for singing together as a group.

Performance-focused training

Rehearsals are structured to develop vocal strength, blend and stage presence, building towards a studio recording and flashmob

A week set in Zakynthos, Greece

Based at the lush Garden Village Resort, Carol and her team take care of everything. Expect a beautiful setting, delicious food, and comfortable, high-quality accommodation.

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HOW THE WEEK WORKS

No Auditions. No Pressure. Just Supportive Coaches & Directors

Each day blends West End–style rehearsals with time to unwind, focusing on musicality, vocal technique, and acting through song.

Sessions are energising, structured, and designed to bring out the best in every singer.

Throughout the week, you’ll focus on:

  • Ensemble blend and harmony
  • Vocal technique
  • Acting through song
  • Performance confidence

We rehearse with focus, always in a supportive and encouraging environment. We welcome and encourage all abilities. 

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Wow! Mamma Mia! Love to sing? You’ll love this! I have just returned from Mamma Mia retreat in Zante. It was an amazing week, extremely well organised and thought out. It was an intense but thoroughly enjoyable. Couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful bunch of people, from the organisers, to the tutors, to the amazing Carol at Garden village accommodation and the lovely lovely people I met and sang with every day.

Claire, 2026 Retreat
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THE EXPERIENCE

Beyond the music

The week unfolds on Zakynthos, where turquoise waters meet golden beaches and dramatic coastal landscapes.

  • Crystal-clear waters, sun-soaked beaches, and iconic coastal views
  • Lively Zante town with a relaxed, Greek island atmosphere
  • Time to unwind and recharge between sessions
  • Boat trips, island tours, exploring, and swimming
  • A relaxed resort setting close to the coast
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Prices From £1,795

What's included in the price

30+ Hours of musical theatre vocal tuition
West End theatre vocal coaches & musical directors
Full ensemble rehearsals throughout the week
Private vocal session
Recording studio experience
Flashmob
Professionally directed holiday reel

7 nights accommodation
Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Island & boat tours
Time to relax and enjoy the setting

Not Included in prices:
Flights, Transfers & Travel Insurance, Drinks
Please Note – Final activities will be dictated by the weather

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17 APR 2027 – Sing !Mamma Mia – Junior Suite Sole Use

Sole Occupancy Room £2195

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17 APR 2027 – Sing! Mamma – Studio Sole Use

Sole Occupancy Hotel Room £2145

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17 APR 2027 – Sing! Mamma Mia – 2 Bedroom Apartment – 7 nights

Sole use 1 bedroom and shared bathroom or book entire 2 bedroom apartment for 2 people. £2,090 each

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Contact Us

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We’ve got you covered! Travel feels uncertain right now—we know!

That’s exactly why we’ve introduced our Peace of Mind Booking for all bookings from today.

If your flight is disrupted due to major travel issues, you won’t lose your retreat.
We’ll simply move your experience to another date—no stress no hassle!

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The Situation

The choir wanted to give the group:

Fresh musical energy
Deeper expressive singing
Time to reconnect as an ensemble

What they didn’t want was a conventional choir course.

They were looking for something serious enough to develop musically — but uplifting and enjoyable at the same time.

The Retreat

Thirty-six singers travelled to southern Spain for a five-day Sing Eat Retreat.

Each day balanced focused musical work with time to relax, explore the landscape and enjoy being together outside the rehearsal room.

The musical programme was led by West End musical theatre professionals, working in close collaboration with the choir’s own leadership to support the choir’s artistic goals.

Together they explored:

Vocal technique
Expressive storytelling in music
Ensemble balance and blend
Performance confidence

There were also smaller sectional sessions and coaching, allowing singers to explore their voices in more depth.

Despite several hours of singing each day, the experience never felt heavy.

“We worked hard — really hard — but it never felt tiring.
It was energising.”

The Turning Point

The real change came midweek.

As the singers relaxed into the environment and coaching style, something shifted in the ensemble sound.

Voices became freer.
Phrases became more expressive.
The choir began singing with greater emotional connection.

“Suddenly we weren’t just singing the notes anymore —we were telling the story.”

The Final Performance

The retreat concluded with a relaxed public concert for locals.
There was confidence, connection and joy.

“It felt like we were singing together again.”

Impact of the Retreat

By the end of the week the Duffers & Gruffers Choir reported stronger vocal confidence, improved ensemble blend and a renewed musical energy. But the biggest change was emotional.

“It re-ignited the joy of singing.”

Since returning to the UK, the impact has continued. The choir has embraced more expressive repertoire, rehearsals feel more relaxed and energised, and members describe the group as “better and happier” — a powerful shift for a choir that had been together for more than two decades.

Several elements made the difference: collaborative musical leadership from the SER coaches, time together beyond the rehearsal room that strengthened the choir’s sense of community, and a carefully curated programme working towards a final performance that gave the week focus and momentum.

Could This Work for Your Choir?

Many choirs reach a point where they want to refresh their sound, reconnect as an ensemble, and give members a meaningful shared experience.

Sing Eat Retreat designs private, fully tailored retreats for UK choirs, supporting and enhancing the work choir directors already do. We collaborate closely with each ensemble to create a programme that fits its repertoire, goals and singers — whether classical or contemporary.

If you would like to explore what a retreat might look like for your choir, we would be delighted to talk.

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