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Post by anthony40 on Aug 25, 2023 10:03:35 GMT
I terms of merchandise, personally I found it easier to purchase before the show and take it in with you, rather than later when everyone is on a high and still buzzing and then I observed whilst you're in the queue, please are trying to leave the venue. Alternatively, anything they're selling at the venue merchandise wise may be ordered online from the official ABBA Voyage website.
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Post by distantcousin on Aug 25, 2023 12:54:21 GMT
Do people also known there is a second, separate merchandise shop at Pudding Mill Lane station?
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Post by alece10 on Aug 25, 2023 13:32:27 GMT
Do people also known there is a second, separate merchandise shop at Pudding Mill Lane station? I don't remember seeing one but they do have a merch stand outside the venue where you queue to get in and it's less busy
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Post by interval99 on Aug 25, 2023 13:41:29 GMT
The station ABBA shop was closed with roller shutters down before the Sunday evening show this time. Didn't head that way after to see if they did open it post show but last time it was open prior to evening show. While the arena was packed as ever the bars, food and merchandise was far less busy than previous visits.
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Post by mkb on Aug 31, 2023 13:17:30 GMT
Is the show still as popular as when it opened? I am treating my niece to tickets in January, and don't want to splash out now if there are likely to be offers. Then again, I don't want to be stung by their dynamic pricing.
Anyone know if shows are still selling out?
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Post by alece10 on Aug 31, 2023 18:14:00 GMT
Is the show still as popular as when it opened? I am treating my niece to tickets in January, and don't want to splash out now if there are likely to be offers. Then again, I don't want to be stung by their dynamic pricing. Anyone know if shows are still selling out? Yes still selling very, very well and no sign of slowing down. I can't say I've ever seen an offer apart from group booking rates.
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Post by intoanewlife on Aug 31, 2023 19:39:19 GMT
Is the show still as popular as when it opened? I am treating my niece to tickets in January, and don't want to splash out now if there are likely to be offers. Then again, I don't want to be stung by their dynamic pricing. Anyone know if shows are still selling out? It's still selling very well so I wouldn't count on any discounts, in fact the prices have gone up extortionately from what they were originally. The seat I paid £125 for when it opened is now going for £195! The dance floor which used to be my go to spot used to be £50 and is now nearly £80. I would also suggest that while it is much cheaper than a seat, the dance floor should now be avoided at all cost because it is now WAAAAAAAAY oversold compared to what it used to be. It is also now sold as a 'party and drink yourself into oblivion' section. So as well as twice as many people, most of them can barely even stand for 90 minutes let alone dance and the minute a 'hit' isn't played they all start talking and exhibiting extremely obnoxious behaviour like they're in their own private bar. Sections J & G are the best value price wise (around £105) and as you're far enough back, the fact it's side on won't affect your 'view' or the dimensions of the Abbatars.
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Post by BVM on Sept 1, 2023 12:40:44 GMT
Is the show still as popular as when it opened? I am treating my niece to tickets in January, and don't want to splash out now if there are likely to be offers. Then again, I don't want to be stung by their dynamic pricing. Anyone know if shows are still selling out? It's still selling very well so I wouldn't count on any discounts, in fact the prices have gone up extortionately from what they were originally. The seat I paid £125 for when it opened is now going for £195! The dance floor which used to be my go to spot used to be £50 and is now nearly £80. I would also suggest that while it is much cheaper than a seat, the dance floor should now be avoided at all cost because it is now WAAAAAAAAY oversold compared to what it used to be. It is also now sold as a 'party and drink yourself into oblivion' section. So as well as twice as many people, most of them can barely even stand for 90 minutes let alone dance and the minute a 'hit' isn't played they all start talking and exhibiting extremely obnoxious behaviour like they're in their own private bar. Sections J & G are the best value price wise (around £105) and as you're far enough back, the fact it's side on won't affect your 'view' or the dimensions of the Abbatars. Totally agree that if you can afford it get a seat. The dance floor is increasingly chaotic. #BingeBritain
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Post by partytentdown on Sept 1, 2023 14:18:22 GMT
Wanted to take the other half and my parents in a couple of weeks and I was looking at £800+ for 4 tickets! I'd love to take them but I'd want Agnetha to personally bring me a Swedish buffet and champagne in the interval for that much.
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Post by alece10 on Sept 1, 2023 14:40:03 GMT
Wanted to take the other half and my parents in a couple of weeks and I was looking at £800+ for 4 tickets! I'd love to take them but I'd want Agnetha to personally bring me a Swedish buffet and champagne in the interval for that much. There is no interval 😀 Maybe she could serve you some meatballs after.
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Post by distantcousin on Sept 1, 2023 14:40:18 GMT
Agreed. It's crazy how much it's gone up since 2022. I won't be rushing back. Much as I adored it.
Not until they make a setlist change, anyway.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 1, 2023 14:44:55 GMT
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Post by BVM on Sept 1, 2023 14:45:59 GMT
Agreed. It's crazy how much it's gone up since 2022. I won't be rushing back. Much as I adored it. Not until they make a setlist change, anyway. Ha. Totally! Give the gays what they want and add Super Trouper you cowards!!!
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Post by intoanewlife on Sept 1, 2023 17:33:02 GMT
Not until they make a setlist change, anyway. This is the main problem with the show now. All the fans have seen it and now it is just people (on the dance floor especially) going to a reasonably priced party night out to get shots for social media. While the fans accepted and liked (mostly, I still dislike major elements of it) the rare tracks and Voyager tracks, the general public don't know them so they just switch off and start acting like they're in a nightclub. The show needs a revamp now song wise to accommodate the new audience and to entice the people who've already seen it back. All those video only tracks need to go and some more hits with the Abbatars desperately need to be added.
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Post by alece10 on Sept 1, 2023 17:45:16 GMT
I thought they had recorded another 4 or so songs to be added to the set list at some point.
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Post by SuttonPeron on Sept 1, 2023 19:30:53 GMT
I´ve been obsessed with ABBA since I was 8, know most of their songs like the back of my hand... But I´m waiting until they add some more songs. Why Trouper isn´t there yet is beyond me.
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Post by danb on Sept 1, 2023 19:35:01 GMT
Do we know what the other songs are?
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Post by intoanewlife on Sept 1, 2023 19:35:07 GMT
I´ve been obsessed with ABBA since I was 8, know most of their songs like the back of my hand... But I´m waiting until they add some more songs. Why Trouper isn´t there yet is beyond me. Are you aware this is happening? abbathemovie.com
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Post by distantcousin on Sept 1, 2023 19:37:30 GMT
Do we know what the other songs are?
I do have some insider information, but I probably shouldn't be sharing it. I'll just say "Take A Chance On Me" will be coming....
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Post by intoanewlife on Sept 1, 2023 19:39:26 GMT
Do we know what the other songs are? The glaring omissions one would think. Money Money Money Take A Chance on Me Super Trouper Name of the Game One of Us?
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Post by intoanewlife on Sept 1, 2023 19:40:07 GMT
Do we know what the other songs are?
I do have some insider information, but I probably shouldn't be sharing it. I'll just say "Take A Chance On Me" will be coming....
Ooooh spill
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Post by SuttonPeron on Sept 1, 2023 19:49:12 GMT
I´ve been obsessed with ABBA since I was 8, know most of their songs like the back of my hand... But I´m waiting until they add some more songs. Why Trouper isn´t there yet is beyond me. Are you aware this is happening? abbathemovie.comVery much so, yes. Already bought my tickets.
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Post by intoanewlife on Sept 1, 2023 19:53:24 GMT
Very much so, yes. Already bought my tickets. I'm Australian and they used to have a monthly showing at the local University in Brisbane once a month back in the 90's. OMG when I say it was the most amazing experience ever I am not doing it justice. It was like a sing-a-long Rocky Horror experience, complete with ridiculous shout outs at various moments throughout. It was MEGA fun and the experience of seeing them live with the amazing sound of a cinema was just magical!
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Post by danb on Sept 1, 2023 20:07:51 GMT
I do love the song choices in the movie, and have never seen it on a big screen so maybe?
My vote would be for ‘If It Wasn’t For The Nights’ if they wanted to throw another deep cut in there. I don’t just want Abba Gold.
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Post by SuttonPeron on Sept 1, 2023 22:07:05 GMT
I do love the song choices in the movie, and have never seen it on a big screen so maybe? My vote would be for ‘If It Wasn’t For The Nights’ if they wanted to throw another deep cut in there. I don’t just want Abba Gold. Massive YES to this. That one, or "Head over Heels".
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Post by distantcousin on Sept 2, 2023 10:37:52 GMT
I do have some insider information, but I probably shouldn't be sharing it. I'll just say "Take A Chance On Me" will be coming....
Ooooh spill
Wish I could, but changes are coming. Relatively soon....
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 2, 2023 13:13:38 GMT
As this just keeps going On and On and On it sounds like ABBA and the production team are asking the audience to Take A Chance On Me- see what I did there?
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Post by danb on Sept 2, 2023 13:22:49 GMT
As this just keeps going On and On and On it sounds like ABBA and the production team are asking the audience to Take A Chance On Me- see what I did there? I do, I do, I do, I do , I do.
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Post by theatreian on Sept 2, 2023 14:46:58 GMT
Mamma Mia here you go again!
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Post by distantcousin on Sept 2, 2023 16:13:46 GMT
The producers have been Under Attack from super-fans to switch the setlist up....
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