Mamma Mia! extends booking until October 2016

The hit West End musical Mamma Mia! has extended its booking period at the Novello Theatre until 22 October 2016.

Phyllida Lloyd's production includes Mazz Murray as Tanya, Jo Napthine as Rosie, Gabriella Williams as Sophie Sheridan and Dianne Pilkington as Donna Sheridan.

The show, which will celebrate its 18th year in the West End next year, is set on a Greek island and features the songs of Abba.

Mamma Mia! is produced by Judy Craymer, the creative force behind the hit 2008 film adaptation, who is now rumoured to be working on a sequel with Meryl Streep.

The West End show premiered at the Prince Edward Theatre on 6 April 1999 before transferring to the Prince of Wales Theatre in June 2004. It has been in its current home the Novello since September 2012.

Mamma Mia! runs at the Novello Theatre until 22 October 2016.