BEING teachers during the week and Abba superstars on the weekend is the perfect arrangement for Lesley and Peter Watters of Kellyville.
Since 1995, they have played as Frida and Bjorn in Abbalanche, The Musical, performing the greatest hits of Abba all over Australia and internationally.
The group, which also includes Bob Wheatley as Benny, Danielle Getts as Agnetha, Simon Tonx as Jurgen Dans and Nic Pansin as Hans Fallov, has been performing for more than a decade, collecting nominations and awards along the way.
``We won an ACE award for best show in 2009 and we had a Mo nomination for best tribute show,'' Mrs Watters said. ``I have been an Abba fan since I was seven, so to entertain every week is just great and I know I won't get bored.''
Mrs Watters who has been singing since she was three said it was easy to fit their performing time into their teaching schedule.
``Weekends fit in well and anything interstate or overseas, like in Bangkok, is done during the school holidays,'' she said.
``Luckily, we have very understanding bosses who are quite accommodating to fit everything together.''
The group has now branched out to present a children's version of their show.
``It's generally their first time at a show, so we play up the live band and performances and we interact with them on the dance floor,'' Mrs Watters said.
Details: Abbalanche, Castle Hill RSL, Saturday, 4.30pm and 8.30pm. Tickets: family show, $12; adults' show, $17.