Local performer set to join West End cast of Mamma Mia!

A rising star from Liverpool is celebrating success after landing a role in the cast of Mamma Mia! in London’s West End.

Adam Scotland (23) from Norris Green, who trained at Liverpool Theatre School, will take up an ensemble role, covering for lead character Sky (Sophie’s fiancé), when he joins the West End production at the Novello Theatre next month.

Adam, who graduated from Liverpool Theatre School in 2022 with a Level 6 diploma in musical theatre, is also second cover for the character of Eddie in the show. The talented performer made his West End debut in To Kill a Mockingbird at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre over 10 years ago. His theatre credits also include Magical Merlin at the Fortune Theatre in Covent Garden, Dick Whittington at Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre, The Nutcracker at The New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Matilda the Musical with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Speaking on treading the boards in one of the longest running musicals in West End history, Adam said:

“Mamma Mia! is such an uplifting show, which has captivated audiences for over 25 years and it’s incredible to be part of the West End production. Performing on the West End stage in one of the most popular musicals of all time is like a dream come true.

“I feel very lucky to have this opportunity and it’s been fantastic to get so many messages of support, particularly from my former tutors at Liverpool Theatre School who always encouraged me to achieve my ambitions.”

Liverpool Theatre School Principal, Maxine Ellis, congratulated Adam on joining the West End cast of Mamma Mia! She said:

“Adam has always shown exceptional talent and determination as a performer. We’re so proud to see him take on such an exciting role. Liverpool Theatre School is like one big family and there’s nothing more rewarding than watching our students and graduates become West End stars. Huge congratulations Adam!”

Adam completed an elite musical theatre training programme at Liverpool Theatre School, where many stage stars have learned their craft. Alumni can be seen in smash-hit musicals such as SIX, Frozen, Blood Brothers, The Book of Mormon and Wicked.

Liverpool Theatre School, whose patrons include dance legend Wayne Sleep OBE, as well as stage and screen star Anita Dobson, provides professional training in dance, musical theatre and acting with a range of BTEC courses and diplomas accredited by Trinity College London. All students must pass an audition to secure a place at the prestigious stage school, which marks its 85^th anniversary this year.

Talented young performers are currently being invited to audition for Liverpool Theatre School, which has a number of fully-funded places and bursaries available for September 2025.