Peter Andre is set to swap pop hits for plate-smashing and ABBA classics as he takes on a new stage role in London.
The Australian singer, 53, will join the cast of immersive theatrical dining experience Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2 this summer.
Andre, best known for 1990s hits including Mysterious Girl and Flava, has also enjoyed success on stage. The former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! star previously appeared in the West End production of Grease: The Musical and played Frankie Valli in The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
He will take on the role of Nikos, the owner of the show’s Greek taverna, with his first performance on May 14. Andre will appear in selected shows until July 23. The singer said he was “ecstatic” to join the production, revealing he felt a personal connection to the character because of his Greek heritage.
“I remember being absolutely blown away when I first saw Mamma Mia! The Party,” he said. “I am now ecstatic to be joining the cast as Nikos — a character I feel very connected to, especially through my Greek heritage.”
The production, created by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, combines theatre, live music and a four-course Greek meal, with guests seated inside a recreated Mediterranean taverna while the story unfolds around them.
Andre is one of two new names joining the show. X Factor winner Sam Bailey will also join the cast on May 14, playing the role of Debbie.
Former prison officer Bailey, 48, rose to fame after winning the ITV talent show in 2013, where her rendition of Listen earned a standing ovation. Her debut single Skyscraper later became the UK Christmas number one, followed by her chart-topping album The Power of Love.
Alongside her recording career, Bailey has built a successful stage career, appearing in musicals including Chicago, Fat Friends the Musical, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Beauty and the Beast. She will remain in the cast until April 2027.
Speaking about joining the show, Bailey said she had already seen how much audiences enjoy the experience.
“I have seen firsthand how much joy Mamma Mia! The Party brings to people,” she said. “I could not be more thrilled to be part of this experience.”
Since opening in London in August 2019, Mamma Mia! The Party has welcomed more than 700,000 guests and staged over 1,500 performances, attracting visitors from more than 110 countries.
Set on the fictional Greek island of Skopelos, the show takes place inside Nikos’ family-run taverna, where diners enjoy a four-course Greek feast while a romantic story unfolds around them.
The evening also features ABBA hits including Dancing Queen, Waterloo and Mamma Mia, before guests are invited to stay for a disco.
Mamma Mia! The Party, executive produced by Ulvaeus and Pophouse Entertainment, is currently booking at The O2 until April 2027.
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