Harriet Thorpe Joins West End’s Mamma Mia! as Tanya

Harriet Thorpe will join the cast of London’s Mamma Mia!, taking over the role of Tanya, on June 14. She will be joined by current cast members Linzi Hateley and Catherine Russell as her fellow ‘Dynamos’ Donna and Rosie, and Jessie May as Sophie.

The hit ABBA tuner following the escapades of a young bride searching for the identity of her father celebrated its 11th anniversary in London’s West End earlier this month at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Thorpe is known for her roles on TV’s Absolutely Fabulous and Brittas Empire. She has appeared on the West End in shows such as Cabaret, Wicked and Les Miserables.

The London cast of Mamma Mia! also includes Norman Bowman, Paul Ryan, Christopher Hollis, Joshua Sasse, Nicola Hawkins, Nicky Griffiths, Alex Jessop and Paul-Michael Jones.