Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson say they can celebrate 50 years of Abba without being on stage.
cameras captured the band performingpeople can attend every showWhile it was initially reported that the purpose-built Abba Voyage arena would be dismantled and transported around the world following its London run, the songwriters say they are now considering gifting the building - constructed near the Olympic Stadium in Stratford - "to the community" in the event they are unable to extend the lease when it expires in four years.
They are also considering building replicas of the structure in North America and Asia, and would like to take the immersive virtual reality show to Australia. When asked if they would be keen to see a third instalment of the hit Hollywood romantic comedy, Mamma Mia - based around their music and set on an idyllic Greek island - Andersson issues a blow to fans of the musical. Without substantial changes, he says - a new setting and an irresistible script - there will not be another film in the series.The duo have known each other since 1966 and say their constant desire to write new material and do new things has kept their relationship fresh.
"Because we never stood still none of us has stagnated," explains Ulvaeus, "which so often happens in songwriting duos.""We've had different opinions," says Ulvaeus, "many, many".Watch the Newsnight interview in full at 22:30 on BBC Two or on
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