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Abba’s members have reunited for the opening of a new business venture in the capital Stockholm.

The dining-entertainment venue, based on the Greek taverna featured in the Abba-themed film Mamma Mia!, is the idea of Abba star Bjorn Ulvaeus.

Bjorn Ulvaeus was joined for the opening night by Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Agnetha Faltskog.

They were last seen in public together in 2008, news website thelocal.se said.Abba Mamma Mia venture

Fans and guests paid 1,340 kronor ($157) for a ticket to the opening night of Mamma Mia! The Party at the Tyrol restaurant in Grona Lund, Stockholm, on January 20, it added.

The venue’s website says punters will enjoy a Mediterranean-style buffet while the show takes place.

“Everything happens on a magical evening in several acts filled with singing and dancing, daredevil stunts, Greek Gods, flirty waiters, and perhaps a zorba and an ouzo or two,” it says.

“No evening is like any other and no-one knows how it ends. It all depends on where Abba’s songs take us.”

The four Abba stars were last seen in public together for the movie premieres of Mamma Mia! in London and Stockholm in 2008, thelocal.se said.

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Abba’s former members Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are to perform on stage at the finale of the Olivier Awards at the Royal Opera House in London.

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus will appear with the current London cast of the musical Mamma Mia! to celebrate its 15 years in the West End.

 Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are to perform on stage at the finale of the Olivier Awards

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus are to perform on stage at the finale of the Olivier Awards

Hit musicals Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along are the most nominated shows, with seven nominations apiece.

Gemma Arterton and Stephen Mangan are co-hosting this year’s ceremony.

The Olivier Awards, the biggest event in the UK theatre calendar, are taking place at the Royal Opera House in central London.