Abba - The Show, Autumn 2008  

Newcastle Metro Radio Arena  

14th October, 2008  

Click here to see how ABBA The Show kicked off their 2008 nationwide tour in great style in Newcastle. 

As Abba - The Show continues its march across the U.K. some audience members have been kind enough to share their thoughts and praise for this spectacular tour!   

Newcastle Metro Radio Arena

"I have just seen the show in Newcastle,England, and i must say it was fantastic.I loved every minute.I hope we see you all again some time."

Glenn Marshall Oct. 15

 "Newcastle Arena,UK, 14th October 2008: Thank you for the Music! We were very fortunate and sat right at the front and could see every one on stage enjoying working really hard so that we could have a great party night, which we certainly did, very professionally done, hope to see you back in the North East again soon."

David Bramley Oct. 15

"I went to see abba the show on 14 th of october 2008 at newcaslte metro radio arena for the first time it was the best abba show in have seen . to see Ulf Andersson and Roger Palm former orginal abba band members was the bit of the show the best songs dancing queen mamma mia suzy hang around why did it have to be me cannot wait to see abba the show in newcaslte again thank you for richard chilton"

Richard Chilton Oct. 16

Sheffield Arena

"Go and see "The Show" it is FANTASTIC !!!!!!!! I thought we had gone back 30 years in time it was that original. Superb visual and sound . Top entertainment. Adrien Kentzer from SHEFFIELD UK"

Adrien Kentzer Oct. 16

Aberdeen AECC Press & Journal Arena

17th October, 2008

Click here to see the great reaction The Show got in Aberdeen...or ABBA-deen!

And more audience comments...

Aberdeen AECC Press & Journal Arena

"My son was in the choir when you sang in ABERDEEN and he said it was the greatest thrill of his life. we were in the audience and all around us we were all blown away with your performance . HOPE YOU WILL COME BACK TO ABERDEEN SOON. MANY THANKS FOR A VERY ENJOYABLE EVENING.

allan thomson Oct. 19

Glasgow Clyde Auditorium

"Just been to see Abba the show last night at the secc in Glasgow. Amazing. I'm a big Abba fan and to see the original band members was brill. Can't wait til the next show."

Arlene Rankin Oct. 19

"I went to see the Abba Show in Glasgow and it is the best show that I have saw...EVER!!! The only disappointing thing is.....They only played the one night!! I would deffinately go back to see them! I can see them getting more and more in demand!! Brilliant to see THE original band members of Abba...what a saxaphone player that guy is!!! come back soon x"

Lynne Oct. 19

Liverpool Echo Arena

"I took our 8 year old grand-daughter to see the show in Liverpool last night, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it!"

Dave Leadbeater Oct. 20

"I saw the show last night in Liverpool. What a performance, I felt I was actually watching Abba, please come back again."

Ian Hunt Oct. 20

"I saw the show in Liverpool last night, it was fantatstic. Ever since I was a 13 year old watching Eurovision in 1974 I had a dream of seeing Abba. Last night I did. Thank -you"

Dermot Browne Oct. 20

And finally...

"I would just like to say that I have read the reviews, and I am well looking forward to the night! My 3 friends and I will be in Block A3 on Tuesday 21st and we will be dressed to impressed...... look out for us :0) In advance, i would like to thank you for the Music.x"

Darren Harber Oct. 19

Royal Albert Hall

27th September, 2007

Last night, the world premiere for the 2007 production of ABBA The Show took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London. I was there, and for about two hours, I think I was surrounded by the happiest people on the planet. There have been a few people in my life who are big ABBA fans, but I didn't realize how hardcore their fan base was until last night at the sold out show.

This was the first time that I had been to the Royal Albert Hall. It's amazing how intimate and yet large the historical venue is. Beautiful as well. I've seen many concerts at the Royal Albert Hall on TV, but I don't remember seeing an audience quite like the one at the ABBA show. Let me just put it this way - if you're thinking about buying tickets to one of the shows when they go on tour next year, be prepared for a party atmosphere - and to dance. If you don't, then you will feel out of place!

The show seemed so authentic, and there were times that I felt like I was in a working wax museum. The costumes, the way that the singers and musicians from Sweden's Waterloo playing Bjorn, Benny, Agnetha and Frida moved, the songs, the audience reaction - it was as if I was transported in time, back to when ABBA was on tour in the 70's. This seemed even more surreal when original band members including Ulf Andersson (sax) and Lasse Wellander (guitar) came on stage to play.

There was narration by Matthew Freeman, who was also conducting The National Symphony Orchestra of London. In between sets, he would introduce each era of the ABBA phenomenon - through song and music, periods of when they formed, were on tour, divorce and their 1974 Eurovision win with the infamous, "Waterloo", costumes and all.

Of course all of the popular ABBA songs were there: "Mamma Mia", "Dancing Queen", "Money Money Money", "Knowing Me Knowing You", "Take A Chance On Me", "Voulez Vous", "Chiquitita", "Fernando", "SOS" and more.

Camilla Hedren as Agnetha and Katja Nord as Anni-Frid (Frida) looked and sounded great. The band was top notch as were the backup singers. I'm sure it will be their performance that I'll remember for a long time whenever I hear ABBA's music.

If you're an ABBA fan, not to be missed. Highly recommended.

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