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Andrew Smart

Everything you need to know as beloved musical Mamma Mia comes to Edinburgh

THE smash-hit musical Mamma Mia is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse next year as part of a UK tour.

The beloved show uses popular ABBA songs to tell the funny story of a daughter, a mother and three possible dads on a Greek island.

Discussing the tour, Judy Craymer, creator and producer of Mamma Mia, said: “It’s fabulous that Mamma Mia will be returning to Southampton, Bristol, Oxford and Edinburgh. 

"Mamma Mia’s much-loved story inspired by ABBA’s irresistible hits is celebrating 25 years in the West End and continues to thrill audiences around the world. 

"We can’t wait to again visit these great cities with the new UK Tour and welcome back audiences to our Greek island idyll!”

When is Mamma Mia coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse?

Mamma Mia will perform at the Edinburgh Playhouse between Tuesday, December 9, 2025 and Sunday, January 4, 2026.

How to get tickets for Mamma Mia at the Edinburgh Playhouse?

Those wishing to get tickets can do so on the Edinburgh Playhouse website where they will be able to search for the musical and select their desired date.

Who will star in the Mamma Mia UK tour?

Here is the full cast list for Mamma Mia 2025/2026:

  • Ellie Kingdon - Sophie Sheridan
  • Farirayi Garaba - Ali
  • Freya Humberstone - Lisa
  • Sarah Earnshaw - Tanya
  • Nicky Swift - Rosie / Alternate Donna Sheridan
  • Steph Parry - Donna Sheridan
  • George Maddison - Sky
  • Elliott Baker-Costello - Pepper
  • Jonathan Cordin - Eddie
  • Stuart Reid - Harry Bright
  • Bob Harms - Bill Austin
  • Richard Standing - Sam Carmichael
  • William Hazell - Father Alexander / Ensemble
  • James Brice - Ensemble
  • Nicola Bryan - Ensemble
  • Ryan Ebbrell - Ensemble
  • Ashleigh Jones  -Ensemble
  • Robert Knight - Swing / Dance Captain
  • KCI Lee - Ensemble
  • Grace May - Swing
  • Rachel Oates - Ensemble
  • Ebony Roy-Palmer - Ensemble
  • Nathen Scott - Ensemble
  • Megan Speirs - Swing
  • Owen Stringer - Ensemble
  • Richard Vorster - Ensemble
  • Amelia Walker - Ensemble
  • Ellie-Rose Walker - Ensemble
  • Lucy Walsham - Ensemble
  • Jack Warren - Swing

Mamma Mia will come to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

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