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From the far-flung Greek islands to the Cape Town Foreshore, Mamma Mia! is coming back to Artscape from 3 September to 11 October 2026, bringing with it a star-studded cast and a soundtrack of your favourite singalong hits.
The new South African run is led by Amra-Faye Wright as Donna Sheridan, who returns to the local stage after a glittering international career on Broadway and in the West End, where she has become best known for her long-running turn as Velma Kelly in 'Chicago'.
She’s joined by Samantha Peo as Tanya and Lindy Abromowitz as Rosie, reuniting a trio of big names from South Africa’s musical theatre scene. Also on the bill are Paul du Toit as Sam Carmichael, Tiaan Rautenbach as Bill Austin, Matt Newman as Harry Bright and Leah Mari as Sophie Sheridan. Behind the scenes, the production reunites director Janice Honeyman and choreographer Duane Alexander, with Denis Hutchinson on set and lighting design.
What’s the story?
Well, let’s be honest, in this theatre show the plot line is pretty much secondary to the show tunes, but as you ask...
Written by Catherine Johnson and built around ABBA’s back catalogue, Mamma Mia! follows bride-to-be Sophie as she secretly invites three men from her mother’s past to a Greek island in the hope of discovering which one is her father. Expect all the favourites, including Dancing Queen, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Voulez Vous and I Have a Dream.
And there’s a reason Mamma Mia! keeps finding new audiences. The stage musical first opened in London in 1999 and went on to become one of the most successful musicals ever staged, turning ABBA’s back catalogue into a full-blown theatre phenomenon.
The 2008 film adaptation – much of it filmed in and around the island of Skopelos, close to ever-popular Skiathos – only made it bigger, with Meryl Streep leading a starry cast in a sun-drenched Greek-island version that became a global hit. And, here we go again, by the time the sequel landed in 2018, Mamma Mia! had already proved itself to be a genuine pop-culture juggernaut. So, what are you waiting for?
How to buy tickets for Mamma Mia!
- Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
- Time Out Tip: there’s a 20 percent Early Bird discount running in April 2026 on the best seats for selected September performances at Artscape.
- There are also reduced-price Terrific Tuesday tickets and group booking deals for 20 or more.
- After the Cape Town season, the show transfers to Montecasino’s Teatro in Johannesburg from 16 October 2026.
Ticket prices for Mamma Mia!
- Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays at 6pm: R250 - R480
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (2pm): R280 - R580
- Terrific Tuesdays: R200-R400 (Only valid for Tuesday performances)
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