Abba fans refuse to let the rain dampen their spirits at socially-distanced concert
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme a brollie! Abba fans refuse to let the rain dampen their spirits at socially-distanced concert as they don waterproof ponchos over flared trousers and dance on ‘picnic patches’
- Revellers donned elaborate costumes at Scampston Hall, North Yorkshire, for the ABBA tribute act
- Tickets included a ‘designated and socially-distanced “picnic patch” available for two, four or six people’
- One group was pictured wearing luminous yellow waterproof ponchos over flared trousers amid drizzle
- As the sun set the crowd got to their feet to dance and sing along to the words of ABBA’s most famous songs
Published: 18:06 EDT, 29 August 2020 | Updated: 19:09 EDT, 29 August 2020
ABBA-lovers have spent the evening singing along to the Swedish pop supergroup’s top hits inside their own socially distanced ‘picnic patches’ – despite drizzle threatening to put a dampener on festivities.
Revellers donned elaborate costumes at Scampston Hall, North Yorkshire, on Saturday night for the two-hour recreation of ABBA’s final concert.
Tickets included a ‘designated and socially-distanced “picnic patch” – available for two, four or six people’.
One group was pictured wearing luminous yellow waterproof ponchos over flared trousers as heavy grey clouds threatened their picnic spread.
When the rain stopped the ponchos were removed to uncover elaborate ensembles including a skin-tight flared jumpsuit worn over wellies.
Others held their umbrellas aloft – refusing to let the rain dampen the mood.
As the sun set the crowd got to their feet to dance and sing along to the words of some of the most famous songs of the 70s.
Tickets sold for £29.50 per person with two more shows booked at the parkland for tomorrow and Monday evenings.
ABBA Mania, described as a West End tribute Act, ‘has been delighting audiences of all ages since it’s formation in 1999, selling out UK theatres nationally,’ according to its website.
Tamsin Stewart is Agnetha Fältskog, Joanne Harper is Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Duncan Walsh-Atkins is Benny Andersson and Justin Brett is Björn Ulvaeus in the tribute act.
ABBA was formed in Stockholm in 1972 and rose to fame after winning the Eurovision song contest in 1974.
As the sun set the crowd got to their feet to dance and sing along to the words of some of the most famous songs of the 70s. Tamsin Stewart is Agnetha Fältskog, Joanne Harper is Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Duncan Walsh-Atkins is Benny Andersson and Justin Brett is Björn Ulvaeus in the tribute act
One group was pictured wearing luminous yellow waterproof ponchos over flared trousers as heavy grey clouds threatened their picnic spread. Not to let the rain dampen their spirits the group poured themselves out some wine
When the rain stopped the ponchos were removed to uncover elaborate ensembles including a skin-tight flared jumpsuit worn over wellies. The group brought three deck chairs and bags of food with them for their evening out
This family donned bright costumes and wigs as they enjoyed a dance during the evening of ABBA-themed entertainment
Revellers donned elaborate costumes at Scampston Hall, North Yorkshire, on Saturday night for the two-hour recreation of ABBA’s final concert. Tickets included a ‘designated and socially-distanced “picnic patch”‘
Tickets sold for £29.50 per person with two more shows booked at the parkland for tomorrow and Monday evenings. Revellers brought blankets and picnics with them for their evening out
ABBA Mania was supported by The New York Brass Band. The seven-piece band has a ‘repertoire that ranges from Marvin Gaye to George Michael, from Cee-Lo Green to Stevie Wonder, with some funky, gritty northern originals thrown in for good measure,’ according to the event description
Fan’s tickets are checked as they arrive at ABBA Mania concert in Malton, Yorkshire, on Saturday night. Drizzly weather forced the spectators into wellies and rainjackets
These three women donned sparkles and face-stickers as they glammed up for their 70s-themed night out. They danced to the music as the sun set behind them
Crowds trailed into the event, maintaining a distance from other groups, ahead of the tribute act. ABBA Mania, described as a West End tribute Act, ‘has been delighting audiences of all ages since it’s formation in 1999, selling out UK theatres nationally,’ according to its website
Groups gathered in picnic spots to ensure social distancing was maintained as they enjoyed the jazz band. Small white plaques and white paint marked each space
The view from onstage. A fair-sized crowd gathered for the evening, with the tribute act singing and dancing ABBA’s top hits
The clouds dispersed as the evening continued, with a pretty sunset accompanying the music. The crowd stood up and cheered as the act started
A view from inside a refreshments stand shows a number of empty picnic plots. But overall, the socially distanced event appeared to go well
The tribute act dressed in ABBA-inspired costumes as they recreated ABBA’s final concert, singing the supergroup’s hits
Fans arrive at ABBA Mania concert with deckchairs under their arms and bags of food. This couple wrapped up in rain jackets as grey clouds threatened the event
