The Fast and Furious Live Show dazzled audiences at London’s O2 Arena on Friday night as it began its world tour.
Stars of the popular movie franchise walked the red carpet in style at the much-anticipated premier, which promised to provide the ‘ultimate adrenaline rush’ which comes from watching ‘physics-defying stunts’.
Featuring high octane stunts performed by a string of super cars, the unforgettable live action show didn’t disappoint.
The Fast and Furious Live Show dazzled audiences at London’s O2 Arena on Friday night as it began its much-anticipated world tour
Stars of the popular movie franchise walked the red carpet in style at the much-anticipated premier, which promised to provide the ‘ultimate adrenaline rush’ which comes from watching ‘physics-defying stunts’
Featuring high octane stunts performed by a string of super cars, the unforgettable live action show didn’t disappoint
A flaming fuel tanker that bounces, a souped-up Dodge Charger and a bright orange Lamborghini are just a few over-the-top displays which wowed spectators at the launch.
Audiences were also treated to a Honda Civic EJ1s chasing a jack-knifed lorry and a submarine crashing through ice as 11 stunt drivers got behind the wheel to impress in stunning replicas of the cars from the movies.
And the ultimate treat for fans? Several original cars from the films also made an appearance.
The two-hour show, featuring innovative special effects and 3D projection mapping, saw 18 real stunts from the films recreated on stage.
Earlier in the evening, stars including Vin Diesel, Elysia Wren and Mark Ebulue walked the glamorous red carpet for the hotly-anticipated opening night.
Vin Diesel, who stars as Dominic Toretto in the Fast And Furious films, was in jovial mood at the show’s world premiere, beaming ear to ear
British actor Elysia Wren, who plays the live show’s alpha female despite being only a year out of drama school, dazzled in a revealing red dress at the opening night
Mark Ebulue, who stars as federal agent Jimmy Dawson, looked suave in a sleek grey suit as he posed at the red carpet premier
Love Island star Olivia Buckland attended the glamorous night, dressing down in a pair of high-waisted black jeans and off-the-shoulder white top, completing her look with a classy checked scarf
Singer Nicola Roberts stepped out in a revealing black trouser suit embroidered with what looks like a tiger and its tamer
X Factor star Amelia Lily put in an appearance at the hotly-anticipated premier, dressing down in a polka dot white dress topped with a retro leather jacket and heeled boots
TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp wrapped up warm for the occasion, slipping into a beautiful knee-length black dress and elegant black coat, and completing her look with a stunning bronze scarf
Actress Shireen Jathoonia (left) and model Kayla Cadorna cosied up on the red carpet in two very striking looks. Both opted for revealing cut-out frocks, with Shireen choosing a daring red slit dress and Kayla a more conservative little black dress
TOWIE stars James Lock and Yazmin Oukhellou looked smouldering at the glamourous event. James dressed head to toe in black, while Yazmin’s pastel jumpsuit and gold clutch bag added some colour to their ensemble
Footballer Jamie O’Hara looked jubilant on the red carpet, giving photographers the thumbs up as he posed in a classic white shirt teamed with a subtle brown suit jacket
Dancer Karen Clifton stepped out in a pair of over-the-knee black boots which showed off her toned pins and a summery black and red dress
Magician Dynamo walked the red carpet in an all-black ensemble, layering up a black shirt, hoodie and leather jacket
Mark Ebulue and Elysia Wren looked thrilled to be at the opening night of the enormously popular franchise’s live show
The show, which took five years to perfect, was developed by Chris Hughes and James Cooke-Priest – who along with writer/director Rowland French – were part of the time behind Top Gear Live.
It will visit 22 more cities in a total of 14 European countries before hitting the US, central and south America in 2019-20, China and Asia in 2021, then return to Europe in 2022.
Next in line are the Liverpool Arena, Belfast SSE Arena, Arena Birmingham, Glasgow SSE Hydro, Manchester Arena, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena and Sheffield FlyDSA Arena.
The scale of the project was enormous, with £15 million spent on stunts and £10 million taking the show on tour, according to producers.
During the tour, 36 trucks will transport 41 vehicles, 67 crew members and 70 tonnes of rigging.
A flaming fuel tanker that bounces, a souped-up Dodge Charger and a bright orange Lamborghini are just a few over-the-top displays which wowed spectators at the launch
Audiences were also treated to a Honda Civic EJ1s chasing a jack-knifed lorry and a submarine crashing through ice
Eleven stunt drivers got behind the wheel to impress in stunning replicas of the cars from the movies. Several original cars from the films also made an appearance
The show, which took five years to perfect, was developed by Chris Hughes and James Cooke-Priest – who along with writer/director Rowland French – were part of the time behind Top Gear Live
It will visit 22 more cities in a total of 14 European countries before hitting the US, central and south America in 2019-20, China and Asia in 2021, then return to Europe in 2022
Next in line are the Liverpool Arena, Belfast SSE Arena, Arena Birmingham, Glasgow SSE Hydro, Manchester Arena, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena and Sheffield FlyDSA Arena
The scale of the project was enormous, with £15 million spent on stunts and £10 million taking the show on tour, according to producers
Elysia Wren (above) dazzled as the show’s alpha female, languishing on the bonnets of incredible cars and keeping the audience entertained
Vin Diesel (above), wearing a pair of his trademark dark sunglasses, took to the stage during the live show, giving spectators a thrill
During the tour, 36 trucks will transport 41 vehicles, 67 crew members and 70 tonnes of rigging