Meet the Current West End Cast of Mamma Mia! London

Posted on 14 Apr 2026

is one of the West End’s longest-running musicals, set on a sun-soaked Greek island and packed with the hits of ABBA. If you’ve just seen the show and want to know who plays Donna, Sophie, Tanya or Rosie in

London, here’s a full guide to the current West End cast and creative team.

Sara Poyzer plays Donna Sheridan in

London. Donna is Sophie’s mother and the owner of the taverna on the Greek island where the story is set. Sara Poyzer is one of the best-known performers associated with the role, having played Donna in the West End, on UK tour and in international productions for many years.

Ellie Kingdon plays Sophie Sheridan, the bride-to-be at the centre of the story. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie secretly invites three men from Donna’s past to the island in the hope of discovering who her father is. Ellie has played Sophie in the international tour of Mamma Mia! along with roles like

Marty in

(Dominion Theatre); Sleeping Beauty in

(Marlowe Theatre); Cover Sandy/Marty in

(Dominion Theatre) and Sandy in

(UK Tour).

Kate Graham plays Tanya, while Nicky Swift plays Rosie. Together with Donna, they make up the Dynamos, the iconic trio of best friends whose friendship and musical numbers are among the show’s highlights.

Richard Standing plays Sam, Daniel Crowder plays Harry, and Tamlyn Henderson plays Bill. The three men are Sophie’s possible fathers, all invited to the island without Donna’s knowledge.

### Who plays Sky in *Mamma Mia!* London? George Maddison plays Sky, Sophie’s fiancé. Sky is preparing for their wedding while navigating the chaos surrounding Sophie’s search for her father. Maddison has previously played Sky in Mamma Mia!’s UK & International Tour) and was Standby Curly McLain/Will Parker/Jud Fry in *Oklahoma!* at the Wyndham’s Theatre and Kurt Kelly in *Heathers the Musical* (The Other Palace). ### Who plays Ali and Lisa in *Mamma Mia!* London? Chloe Gentles plays Ali and Foxy Valentine plays Lisa, Sophie’s closest friends and bridesmaids. ### Who plays Pepper and Eddie in *Mamma Mia!* London? Benjamin Dawson plays Pepper and Joshua de La-Garde plays Eddie, two of the younger characters who bring extra humour and energy to the island wedding celebrations. ### Who wrote *Mamma Mia!*? *Mamma Mia!* features music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA, with a book by Catherine Johnson. The musical uses some of ABBA’s biggest hits, including songs such as *Dancing Queen*, *Super Trouper* and *The Winner Takes It All*. ### Was ABBA involved in *Mamma Mia!*? Yes — *Mamma Mia!* was created around the songs of ABBA, with band members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus directly involved in the musical’s creation through its score and lyrics. Their music is the foundation of the show, making it one of the most recognisable jukebox musicals in the West End. ### Who directed and choreographed *Mamma Mia!*? The original production was directed by Phyllida Lloyd, with choreography by Anthony Van Laast. Their work helped shape *Mamma Mia!* into one of the West End’s longest-running musicals. ### Who was in the original West End cast of *Mamma Mia!*? When *Mamma Mia!* first opened in London in 1999, the original cast included Siobhan McCarthy as Donna, Lisa Stokke as Sophie, Hilary Humphrey as Rosie and Jenny Galloway as Tanya. The original London cast helped establish the show as a major West End success. Continuing to wow audiences in London for the last 25 years, book you [MAMMA MIA! tickets](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/mamma-mia-tickets) with us today and be sure to check out our [Novello Theatre Best Seats Guide](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/novello-best-seats-seating-plan) too.