Last night, Mamma Mia! The Party hosted a glittering gala at The O2, London to celebrate the launch of a year-long charity partnership with Nordoff and Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity.
The event welcomed a host of famous faces including Katherine Ryan, Alison Steadman, Craig Revel Horwood, Sandi Toksvig, Amy Dowden, Juliet Mayhew, Lemar, Bethany England and Ashley James.
Guests were treated to a four-course Greek feast before dancing the night away to ABBA’s greatest hits in true Mamma Mia! The Party style.
Created by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, the immersive theatrical dining experience is now celebrating its sixth year at The O2 and has announced an extension of performances through to April 2027.
Sandi Toksvig, who wrote the English book for the London production, gave a speech to mark the beginning of the partnership.
In addition to hosting the gala, Mamma Mia! The Party will support Nordoff and Robbins through financial donations and contributions from merchandise sales.
Sophie Arendt, Managing Director of Mamma Mia! The Party, said:
“The music of ABBA holds a special place in the hearts of millions. Joyful, timeless, and unifying, it continues to bring people together across all generations. We witness that joy at every show of Mamma Mia! The Party, as guests arrive for a shared experience of food, fun, and music — and depart hours later still uplifted and dancing. That same transformative power of music lies at the core of what Nordoff and Robbins does, and we are honoured that our very first fundraising gala performance has helped contribute to their vital mission.”
Sandy Trappitt, Director of Fundraising at Nordoff and Robbins, commented:
“We are so pleased to be partnering with Mamma Mia! The Party, whose enduring appeal shows just how important music and immersive experiences are in creating meaningful memories. From giving someone living with dementia a chance to reconnect with family, to supporting an autistic child in finding their voice, music therapy can genuinely help people truly express themselves and find connection. This partnership aligns perfectly with our values, and we can’t wait to see how it develops over the next year.”
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