Mamma Mia! The Party confirms Peter Andre and Sam Bailey will join cast

Peter Andre and Sam Bailey will join the cast of Mamma Mia! The Party in London.

Andre will appear in the role of Nikos for selected performances from 14 May until 23 July 2026. Bailey will play Debbie from 14 May and will remain with the production until 4 April 2027.

Andre said: “I remember being absolutely blown away when I first saw Mamma Mia! The Party, and I am now ecstatic to be joining the cast as Nikos – a character I feel very connected to, especially through my Greek heritage. The experience has got the best of entertainment to offer, from singing and dancing to delicious Greek food, and I cannot wait to join this incredible production and welcome customers to Nikos’ Taverna.”

Bailey said: “I have seen firsthand how much joy Mamma Mia! The Party brings to people, and I could not be more thrilled to be part of this experience. No night ever looks the same. I cannot wait to join the rest of the cast performing the best of ABBA’s songs and bringing to life this party night after night.”

Sophie Arendt, managing director of Mamma Mia! The Party for Pophouse Entertainment, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Peter and Sam to the taverna. Peter’s decades of international success and natural stage charisma make him a perfect Nikos, while Sam’s powerhouse vocals and emotional connection with audiences will bring something truly special to the role of Debbie. It’s an incredibly exciting moment for the show.

“Our productions in London and Stockholm continue to go from strength to strength, welcoming guests from across the globe and building extraordinary momentum. As we look ahead to global expansion, this is the first of some exciting updates about the future of Mamma Mia! The Party, with more unforgettable moments, destinations and surprises on the horizon.”

Mamma Mia! The Party opened in London in August 2019. The production has since welcomed more than 700,000 guests across over 1,500 performances, with visitors attending from 110 countries. The experience combines a story set in a Greek taverna with a meal and a performance featuring songs by ABBA.

The show features music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, with some songs written with Stig Anderson, and a story by Calle Norlén, Roine Söderlundh and Ulvaeus, with an English book by Sandi Toksvig. The London production is co-directed and choreographed by Stacey Haynes and Roine Söderlundh.

The current cast features Marianne Benedict and Kimberly Powell, who share the role of Kate at certain performances, alongside Oscar Balmaseda as Host and Fernando, Jon Osbaldeston as Nikos, Paola Fareri as Konstantina, Natalie Winsor as Debbie, AJ Bentley as Adam, Dawn Spence as Grandma, Rebecca Stenhouse as Nina, Allie Ho Chee and Rosie Rowlands as Bella, Constantine Andronikou as Robin and swing, Robban Hogstrom as Leo and swing, Nathan Shaw as Carlos and swing, Kelly Aaron as Sue and swing, Claudia Bradley as Loretta and swing, and Deschenes Graham as Joyce and swing. The production’s musicians include John Donovan, Flo Blue, Luke Higgins, Luke Roberts and Steve Rushton.

Mamma Mia! The Party is executive produced by Björn Ulvaeus and Pophouse Entertainment and is booking until 4 April 2027.