NEWS: Peter Andre & Sam Bailey Join Mamma Mia! The Party

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It has been announced that Peter Andre and Sam Bailey will be joining the cast of Mamma Mia! The Party from the 14th May 2026.

Peter Andre will join the cast in the role of Nikos for a limited run of performances (at selected performances only), from 14 May until 23 July 2026 while X Factor winner Sam Bailey will step into the role of Debbie from 14 May 2026, joining the rest of the cast until 4 April 2027.

Talking about the news, Peter 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.”

Meanwhile, Sam 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 fabulous 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.”

Mamma Mia! The Party open in August 2019 and has since welcomed over 700,000 guests and delivered over 1500 performances.

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.