Hear the hits of ABBA in award-winning MAMMA MIA which is on course for Sheffield's Lyceum Theatre

Judy Craymer, who created and produced the show, said: “Our much-loved musical tells the story of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads, inspired by ABBA's irresistible hits, and continues to delight audiences of all generations as they escape to our Greek island idyll."

A nationwide tour of the feelgood production visits Sheffield Lyceum Theatre from September 15 to September 26, 2026.

Jenn Griffin is back to play the pivotal role of Donna Sheridan. Newcomers in the cast include Hazel Baldwin. who plays Donna’s daughter Sophie, and Richard Taylor Woods, Simon VIctor and Arvid Larsen in the roles of the possible dads Sam, Bill and Harry respectively.

Lauren Woolf is also a new addition and teams up with returning cast member Sarah Earnshaw to play Donna’s former bandmates Rosie and Tanya.

Now in its 27th year, MAMMA MIA! has been seen by more than 11 million people and has played more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End.

The MAMMA MIA! international tour has visited 42 countries in the past 20 years.

In total. more than 70 million people worldwide have seen MAMMA MIA! live on stage.

The celebrated musical has won an Olivier Award for best supporting actress (Jenny Galloway) in 2000 and a Touring Broadway Award for best long running musical in 2005.

MAMMA MIA! emerged from Judy Cryamer’s time working in the production office of musical theatre royalty Tim Rice in the early 1980s when she first met ABBA musicians Benny and Björn, who were collaborating with Rice on Chess. The access Judy had to Benny and Björn was crucial. “I had to pester them for a long time!” she laughs.

Together with writer Catherine Johnson and director Phyllida Lloyd, visionary producer Judy achieved a landmark theatrical triumph. They created a strong narrative for the female-led show full of joyful romance and fierce mother-daughter affection, with a playful nod to Greek tragedy. Judy said: “I don’t consider MAMMA MIA! a jukebox musical. It’s an original stage musical. It’s had an enormous influence on musicals and theatre-going culture.”

Two record-breaking films starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Julie Walters and Christine Baranski have followed the stage musical.

Also produced by Judy Craymer, MAMMA MIA! The Movie became the highest grossing musical film of all time upon its release in 2008. A second film, MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again, with Lily Allen, Cher and Andy Garcia among the cast, became the most successful live musical movie sequel of all time.

The stage musical carries an age guidance of 5+ years. To check ticket availability for MAMMA MIA! at the Lyceum Theatre, go to www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk