New London Cast Confirmed for MAMMA MIA!

The new London cast for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at the Prince of Wales Theatre will start performances on Monday 15 June 2009. The Cast will be headed by Sally Ann Triplett as Donna Sheridan, with Katy Secombe as Rosie and Jane Gurnett as Tanya. Norman Bowman will play Sam Carmichael, Paul Ryan as Harry Bright, Christopher Hollis as Bill Austin, Niamh Perry as Sophie Sheridan, Oliver Hembrough as Sky, Jodie Read as Ali, Laura Selwood as Lisa, Ben Heathcote as Pepper and Sam McKay as Eddie. At certain performances the role of ‘Donna Sheridan' will be played by Melissa Jacques.

New cast members Sally Ann Triplett, Katy Secombe and Norman Bowman are all West End musical stars with many shows to their credit. Christopher Hollis has made many television appearances including EastEnders, The Bill, A Touch of Frost and Brookside. Niamh Perry was a recent finalist on I'd Do Anything on BBC One, competing for the role of Nancy in the current production of OLIVER!

MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA has just celebrated its 10th London birthday in April this year. MAMMA MIA! continues to break box office records at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The musical has had the highest ever weekly gross taken in the history of the Prince of Wales Theatre several times. From West End smash to global phenomenon, MAMMA MIA! has already been seen by more than 40 million people in over 200 cities across North America, Australia, Europe and Asia. It has already grossed over $2 billion at the box office worldwide. The original London production opened in 1999 and has grossed over £170 million at the UK Box Office. At this point in time, the London production has been seen by over one in ten of the UK population.

Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson's enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago...

With music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, MAMMA MIA! is written by Catherine Johnson, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and choreographed by Anthony Van Laast. The production is designed by Mark Thompson with lighting design by Howard Harrison, sound design by Andrew Bruce and Bobby Aitken and musical supervision, additional material and arrangements by Martin Koch.

MAMMA MIA! is produced by Judy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal.