Elton will bring his outrageous Red Piano Show to Britain this September, continuing the 2007 celebrations of his 60th birthday and 40 years of touring. Along with his band, Elton will perform The Red Piano at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday, September 5, 2007.

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 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".

We have an allocation of hospitality packages specially created for Rocket members, and they are NOW on sale on our Concerts and Tickets page. The Rocket packages are called CHERRY PACKAGE AT THE O2,
and comprise:
Pre-show vouchers for 3 free drinks at one of the bars in The O2 arena
Free T-shirt
Floor seats in Blocks A1, A2 & A3 from the 4th row back
Specially designed ticket wallets
Souvenir laminate pass

The cost of the Rocket packages is: $345.57. If you are not already a rocket member, click here.

Public tickets will be on sale from Thursday 21st June at 9am and can be purchased from within the UK by calling the O2 Box office on 0871 094 00 02 or the Elton John 24-hour Credit Card Hotline on 0870 060 3790. Alternatively book online at:
www.theO2.co.uk
www.seetickets.com
www.ticketmaster.co.uk

A selection of hospitality packages will also be available for the performance. For more information contact the venue box office.