Tuesday 11 December 2012

Victoria Beckham finally joins her Spice Girl band mates at curtain call for Viva Forever


She does Wannabe part of the gang! Victoria Beckham finally joins her Spice Girl band mates at curtain call for Viva Forever


Victoria Beckham was finally reunited with her Spice Girls band mates at the curtain call at Viva Forever on Tuesday night. 
After arriving late on the red carpet, posing for pictures with just her family and opting to sit with David instead of the girls, the fashion designer was seen taking to the stage with Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown and Melanie Chisholm as the show came to a close. 
The girls were seen hand-in-hand on stage at The Piccadilly Theatre as they said a few words about the musical that uses their classic hits. 
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She's decided to join them! Victoria Beckham was reunited with the rest of the Spice Girls as the group took to the stage at the curtain call of Viva Forever
She's decided to join them! Victoria Beckham was reunited with the rest of the Spice Girls as the group took to the stage at the curtain call of Viva Forever
Mel C told the crowd: 'There are so many people to thank, thank you all for being here but the people I'd like to thank is the wonderful cast.'
Mel B added: 'That was f****** great!'
While the other girls laughed off this review, Victoria looked less than impressed hid her face with her hand. 
Emma paid tribute to the writer and gushed: 'I'd like to say thank you to Jennifer Saunders.'
Group hug! The quintet were seen huddling together although Victoria kept her hands free
Group hug! The quintet were seen huddling together although Victoria kept her hands free
Someone looks a little embarrassed: After Mel B gave her rude review of the show it left the other girls in stitches but the fashion designer looked embarrassed as she covered her face with her hand
Someone looks a little embarrassed: After Mel B gave her rude review of the show it left the other girls in stitches but the fashion designer looked embarrassed as she covered her face with her hand
Victoria also paid tribute to Saunders as well as producer Judy Craymer, before adding: 'Thank you to my family for being here, I love you all.'
Geri,  took the mic and said:'There is one woman we have to thank and she is a true woman of girl power, Judy Craymer.'
'We love you Judy. Thank you for making the Spice Girls dream come true!'
Geri took prime position in the middle of the stage and was seen whopping and clapping in delight, but not everyone looked as enthused as she was. 
Reluctant to share? Geri was seen handing Victoria the mic in a cautious manner
Reluctant to share? Geri was seen handing Victoria the mic in a cautious manner
Paying tribute to her brood: Victoria thanked her family and told them she loved them
Paying tribute to her brood: Victoria thanked her family and told them she loved them
Victoria stood awkwardly at the edge of the group holding hands with Emma. 
As Geri was seen celebrating the fashion designer cast her gaze to the floor, as if she was a bit embarrassed with it all. 
It had looked like getting the five girls together would prove to be an impossible task after Victoria arrived fashionably late with her brood. 
The 38-year-old fashion designer decided to pose for pictures with her boys instead of joining her Spice Girl band mates, who were seen walking the red carpet as a foursome. 
The famous family made quite the entrance as they arrived fashionably late, at The Piccadilly Theatre in London ahead of the performance. 
Beckham brood: While her bandmates posed on the red carpet together Victoria Beckham shared the moment with her family at the press night for Viva Forever
Beckham brood: While her bandmates posed on the red carpet together Victoria Beckham shared the moment with her family at the press night for Viva Forever
The family were among the last guests to grace the carpet and were said to be late due to traffic. 
But instead of joining her band mates inside the show she decided to sit with her family. 
Victoria showcased a simple but sophisticated look in a pair of black cropped trousers by Isabel Marant, a plain white shirt by her own label, and had a plum wool jacket, also by VB, hanging off her shoulders. 
Say you'll be there: Mel C, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Mel B arrived early and were seen working the red carpet together
Say you'll be there: Mel C, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Mel B arrived early and were seen working the red carpet together
David looked every inch the proud husband and had dressed up for the occasion in a smart charcoal grey suit by Burberry, and an olive tie.
Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 10 and seven-year-old Cruz all looked dapper too, in smart black suits also by Burberry.
While Victoria spent time with her family, her fellow Spice Girls made the evening a girlie one.
Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm and Emma Bunton seemed to be having a great time as they posed for pictures together. 
Fashion forward: The 38-year-old fashion designer wore a pair of trousers by Isabel Marant, a white shirt by her own label and a plum jacket, also by her own brand
Fashion forward: The 38-year-old fashion designer wore a pair of trousers by Isabel Marant, a white shirt by her own label and a plum jacket, also by her own brand
In demand: Victoria was seen chatting to fans in the crowd ahead of the performance
In demand: Victoria was seen chatting to fans in the crowd ahead of the performance
The foursome arrived nice and early and were seen working the red carpet and greeting fans.
Geri, 40, wore the most startling look of the evening, stepping out in a powder blue strapless gown, that looked like it had come straight out of a fairytale. 
The garment boasted a tiered skirt and rouched detailing around the body. 
Everybody wants a piece of her: Victoria was seen holding hands with one happy female fan
Everybody wants a piece of her: Victoria was seen holding hands with one happy female fan
Strike a pose: The mother-of-four was seen posing for pictures with a series of fans ahead of the show
Strike a pose: The mother-of-four was seen posing for pictures with a series of fans ahead of the show
Fashionably late: The Beckham brood, who were all kitted out in stylish designer clothing were part of the last arrivals because they were stuck in traffic
Fashionably late: The Beckham brood, who were all kitted out in stylish designer clothing were part of the last arrivals because they were stuck in traffic
Emma, 36, also opted for a blue ensemble, but chose a lace dress in a midnight shade. 
The outfit had a thigh high split and boasted a tight black dress underneath the see-through material. 
Scary Spice, Mel B, wore a floor-length glittering gown that boasted a thigh-high split rivaling Emma's. 
Just the four of us: Mel B, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Mel C posed up together ahead of the press launch
Just the four of us: Mel B, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Mel C posed up together ahead of the press launch
Group hug: The foursome were seen sharing a cuddle as they stood together on the red carpet
Group hug: The foursome were seen sharing a cuddle as they stood together on the red carpet
Group shot: The girls were seen posing with their arms wrapped around each other
Group shot: The girls were seen posing with their arms wrapped around each other
Remember their old moves: Emma Bunton was seen flashing a peace sign as the foursome lapped up the adoration from the crowd
Remember their old moves: Emma Bunton was seen flashing a peace sign as the foursome lapped up the adoration from the crowd
Wave your hands in the air like you just don care! Geri was seen acknowledging the fans while showing off her tiny waist in her dress
Wave your hands in the air like you just don care! Geri was seen acknowledging the fans while showing off her tiny waist in her dress
Powder blue: Geri wore the most eye-catching dress of the evening. The dress boasted a strapless bodice and a tiered full skirt with a flowing train
Powder blue: Geri wore the most eye-catching dress of the evening. The dress boasted a strapless bodice and a tiered full skirt with a flowing train
The sequin embellished gown, which boasted a dipped back, was paired with a pair of pointed Louboutin heels by the X Factor Australia judge. 
Jesus Christ Superstar actress Mel C was the only Spice Girl to wear a short dress and showed off her sporty pins in an olive green number. 
Friends and family were there to support the girls, including Bunton's TV presenter friend Leigh Francis, Barbara Windsor and Vanessa Feltz.
Doing the splits: Mel B was seen striding down to the theatre showing off her shape in her sequin embellished dress
Doing the splits: Mel B was seen striding down to the theatre showing off her shape in her sequin embellished dress
What a pretty bunch: Mel B, Emma and Mel C were seen holding white roses
What a pretty bunch: Mel B, Emma and Mel C were seen holding white roses
There's six of them! The Spice Girls were joined by Judy Craymer and Jennifer Saunders
There's six of them! The Spice Girls were joined by Judy Craymer and Jennifer Saunders
Lapping up the moment: Geri and Mel C were seen sharing a joke as they chatted together before making their way into the theatre
Lapping up the moment: Geri and Mel C were seen sharing a joke as they chatted together before making their way into the theatre
The musical stars newcomer Hannah John-Kamen and experienced West End star and former Eurovision entry Sally Ann Triplett.
John-Kamen plays aspiring singer Viva who, along with her three best friends, gets swept up in a TV talent show which turns her life upside down.
The cast also includes comedy actress Lucy Montgomery, who has appeared in The Mighty Boosh and Torchwood, and Bill Ward, whose roles have included Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street.
The show heavily satirises The X Factor, on which Haliwell and Mel B both appeared as guest judges earlier this year.
Having a hoot: The girls seemed to be extremely excited about their reunion
Having a hoot: The girls seemed to be extremely excited about their reunion
Spice Girls in the making: Mel's husband Stephen Belafonte was seen looking after Melanie's children Phoenix, 12 and Angel, five as well as his own daughter Giselle
Spice Girls in the making: Mel's husband Stephen Belafonte was seen looking after Melanie's children Phoenix, 12 and Angel, five as well as his own daughter Giselle
Paying tribute: Jennifer Saunders and Judy Craymer, writer and producer of the show both had union jack clutch bags
Paying tribute: Jennifer Saunders and Judy Craymer, writer and producer of the show both had union jack clutch bags
Familiar faces: Leigh Francis and his wife Jill Carter and
Familiar faces: Leigh Francis and his wife Jill Carter and Barabara Windsor and her husband Scott Mitchell were seen at the launch night
Familiar faces: Leigh Francis and his wife Jill Carter and Barabara Windsor and her husband Scott Mitchell were seen at the launch night 
The theme of a mother/daughter relationship is also a major part of the plot.
The Spice Girls, all now mothers themselves, previously said they hoped the musical would introduce their music to their young children.
As well as The Spice Girls' group hits, Haliwell's solo single Look At Me and Mel C's I Turn To You also feature.
Girl power: Joan Collins
Girl power: Joan Collins, Arlene Phillips and
Girl power: Joan Collins, Arlene Phillips and FayeTozer also attended the event
Girl power: Joan Collins, Arlene Phillips and Faye Tozer also attended the event 
Who knew they were Spice Girls fans: Neil Fox and wife Vicky
Who knew they were Spice Girls fans: Neil Fox and wife Vicky and Cilla Black and John Madejski
Who knew they were Spice Girls fans: Neil Fox and wife Vicky and Cilla Black and John Madejski
Showing her support: Dawn French was seen beaming with pride at her friend Jennifer's achievements as she arrived at the show with a friend
Showing her support: Dawn French was seen beaming with pride at her friend Jennifer's achievements as she arrived at the show with a friend
In the interval Haliwell turned to writer Saunders and said: 'You must be so proud.'
Mum-of-two Emma Bunton was joined by her eldest son Beau, six, and her long-term partner, former Damage singer turned chef Jade Jones.
Haliwell had six-year-old daughter Bluebell with her and Mel B was accompanied by her movie producer husband Stephen Belafonte, and two eldest daughters Phoenix and Angel.
Say you'll be there! Lucy Phelps as Diamond, Hannah John-Kamen as Viva, Dominique Provost-Chalkley as Holly and Siobhan Athwal as Luce
Say you'll be there! Lucy Phelps as Diamond, Hannah John-Kamen as Viva, Dominique Provost-Chalkley as Holly and Siobhan Athwal as Luce



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