Expert Review: Why ABBA Voyage Is A Groundbreaking Experience
The Verdict
ABBA Voyage isn't just a concert – it's a technological marvel that redefines live entertainment. Using cutting-edge motion capture and digital technology, the show brings ABBA back to the stage as digital avatars, performing their greatest hits with a live 10-piece band in a purpose-built arena that feels both futuristic and intimately nostalgic.
What Makes It Special
- Revolutionary Technology: Digital avatars of Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid perform with startling realism and emotional connection.
- Live Musical Excellence: A 10-piece band performs the iconic arrangements live, creating an authentic ABBA sound experience.
- Immersive Production: Purpose-built 3,000-capacity arena with state-of-the-art sound and visual technology.
- Greatest Hits Collection: All the classics from "Dancing Queen" to "Waterloo," "Mamma Mia," and "Fernando."
Perfect For
ABBA fans of all generations, music lovers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a truly unique entertainment experience. Appeals to audiences from teenagers discovering ABBA through "Mamma Mia!" to original fans from the 1970s.
Everything You Need to Know
A Revolutionary Concert Experience
ABBA Voyage combines cutting-edge technology with timeless music to create something entirely new. The digital avatars, known as "ABBAtars," were created using motion capture technology with the real ABBA members, capturing every gesture and mannerism to create an incredibly lifelike performance.
What to Expect
- Digital versions of ABBA performing as they appeared in the 1970s
- Live 10-piece band providing authentic musical accompaniment
- Spectacular light shows and visual effects synchronized to the music
- Purpose-built arena designed specifically for this unique experience
- Pre-show entertainment and ABBA-themed bars and dining
ABBA's Greatest Hits
- "Dancing Queen" - The ultimate feel-good anthem that gets everyone moving
- "Mamma Mia" - The infectious hit that inspired the musical and movies
- "Waterloo" - The Eurovision winner that launched ABBA to international fame
- "Fernando" - The haunting ballad showcasing ABBA's emotional depth
- "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" - High-energy disco that fills the dance floor
- "The Winner Takes It All" - Agnetha's powerhouse vocal performance
- "SOS" - The dramatic early hit with unforgettable harmonies
Musical Fact: The show features over 20 ABBA classics, with the live band recreating the original studio arrangements with stunning accuracy and energy.
Practical Information
Show Times
- Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00pm
- Friday: 7:00pm & 10:00pm
- Saturday: 2:00pm, 6:00pm & 9:00pm
- Sunday: 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Getting There
- DLR: Pudding Mill Lane (5 mins walk)
- London Overground: Hackney Wick (15 mins walk)
- Bus: Special shuttle buses from Stratford
- Car: Limited parking available - book in advance
Venue Information
- Purpose-built 3,000-capacity arena
- Fully accessible with wheelchair spaces
- ABBA-themed bars and dining options
- Merchandise store with exclusive items