The O2

Today Elton John has announced he will bring his outrageous Red Piano Show to The O2, London’s ultimate entertainment destination, this September, continuing the 2007 celebrations of his 60th birthday and 40 years of touring.

The Red Piano show, which has been running at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas to packed houses and rave reviews, is conceptualised and designed by acclaimed photographer and good friend of Elton, David LaChapelle.

The larger-than-life set, complete with Elton’s iconic Yamaha red grand piano, will be recreated at The O2 arena, providing a spectacular backdrop for a show unlike anything that has been seen on stage away from Las Vegas.

The set has been designed to reflect Elton’s flamboyance alongside his peerless musicianship. The theme throughout The Red Piano is love, articulated through the songs, and symbolised by the colour red, by state-of-the art effects and high-end imagery. During the show, The O2 audience will be treated to live performances of the phenomenal back catalogue of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, including hits such as Rocket Man and Candle In The Wind.

Elton John said:
“I’m really pleased to be coming home with this show. The show is all about love. We have so many things thrown at us in our everyday lives that are so upsetting that no one really ever concentrates on the positive things in life – we only read about the horrible things that go on. But you know, I believe in love”.

David LaChapelle said:
“The show is a visual extravaganza, a collage of all the outrageous and beautiful images Elton has been responsible for in his career. I just wanted it to sparkle and shine and just be lush. Almost edible, like looking at a candy store. Elton has had a lot of fun. There have been some sad parts in his life, but when he’s on that stage I think that he loves it. This was a way of showing that love of performing and pay tribute to it”.

The show will take place on Wednesday September 5th.

Tickets will be on sale from Thursday 21st June at 9am and can be purchased by calling the O2 Box office on 0871 094 00 02 or by visiting www.theO2.co.uk

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