About this tour
When Alex from our Global Hobo crew caught Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2, we got a four-hour hybrid of Greek dinner theatre and ABBA singalong. The setup is cheeky—you're seated at Nikos Taverna (a recreated Greek restaurant on stage) where a romance plot unfolds between courses, all soundtracked by a live band belting out ABBA's full catalogue. It's theatrical comfort food: a four-course Greek meal arrives course-by-course while the action plays out around your table, then the dancefloor opens up post-show. Crowds are mixed—families, hen dos, ABBA devotees, and folks who just want an excuse to dance in public.
Highlights
- Live band powers through ABBA hits without relying on backing tracks.
- Four-course Greek meal arrives between scenes, not rushed through.
- Dancefloor opens post-show—actual space to move and sing.
- Comedy is fresh and sharp, not just nostalgia-bait.
- Taverna set design makes you forget you're at The O2.
- No ticket-only frustration; food and show bundled together.
- Wheelchair accessible throughout, ramps and accessible facilities clear.
What to expect
The evening kicks off with you seated at your table in the taverna set. A three-piece romance drama unfolds as your first course lands—it's low-stakes theatre designed to make you smile, not think hard. Sandi Toksvig's rewrite is knowing without being smug; the plot hangs loosely on ABBA tracks so you're never sitting through dialogue stretches. Each course arrives timed to the action, so you're eating and watching simultaneously rather than rushing through a meal then sitting back for a show.
The live band is the real draw. They nail every ABBA song—no synthesiser shortcuts, proper musicianship. Once the final course clears and the plot wraps (spoiler: it's cheerful), the dancefloor opens up. This is where the night shifts from watching to doing. Expect a genuine mix of ages and abilities up there. The energy is participatory without being forced; if you want to stay seated with a drink, no one's pressuring you.
What travellers say
- Live band delivers polished ABBA covers, not karaoke-level performances.
- Food timing works—courses arrive with the action, no awkward gaps.
- Dancefloor feels earned and genuinely fun, not obligatory.
- Comedy lands without winking at the audience relentlessly.
- Fully wheelchair accessible; facilities thought through properly.
- Blends dinner and theatre so neither dominates uncomfortably.
- Drinks purchased separately; can push total cost higher.
- Not for ABBA sceptics or Greek food avoiders.
- Dancefloor gets crowded Friday/Saturday; personal space limited.
- Fixed menu; dietary flexibility lower than standalone restaurants.
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works brilliantly if you like ABBA, theatre, or Greek food. It's not a stuffy dinner theatre—the tone is playful and the band genuinely talented. Families find it accessible (kids love the dancefloor bit), and hen/stag groups get their moment without overshadowing the experience. The O2 location means easy public transport and ample parking. Wheelchair access is built in properly.
Drinks cost extra, and alcohol venues at The O2 can be pricey—budget accordingly. It's four hours, so not a quick outing. If you're not into ABBA or Greek food, this won't convert you. The dancefloor can get rammed during peak times (weekends, school holidays), so personal space evaporates. Dietary requirements need flagging at booking; menus are set. The taverna set, while charming, means sightlines vary—corner tables have better views than some side seats.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.