Richard E. Grant was glam rock through and through as he attended a screening of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars in London on Monday.
The documentary that captures David Bowie’s 1973 London concert has now been remastered for a brand new generation.
Richard, 66, slipped on a pair of heeled leather platform shoes for the event as he emulated the late Life on Mars hitmaker.
He looked fantastic in the retro ensemble, which also included a Union Jack blazer and matching waistcoat.
Oscar nominee Richard also wore a pair of patchwork bell-bottoms as he made a splash in front of the cameras.
Strut: Richard E. Grant, 66, was glam rock through and through as he attended a screening of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars in London on Monday
Height: Richard slipped into a pair of towering leather platforms for the event, emulating late star David Bowie
As his alter ego Ziggy Stardust, legendary musician David, who died in 2016 at the age of 59 after being diagnosed with liver cancer, sported numerous edgy looks, often sporting giant platform shoes.
During the concert at the Hammersmith Odeon, David famously told fans it would be “the last show we’ll ever play.”
Although music lovers took it to mean that he quit music altogether, he only left his alter ego and his band, the Spiders from Mars, behind.
This comes after reports that David Bowie fans would once again get the chance to attend a concert of his hits using a new virtual reality experience.
And his memory may live on even tighter than ever as talks are said to be ongoing to create an avatar adventure of his career on stage.
A source told The Mirror the venture is under review and described the process as an “exciting time”.
It would be similar to the current production ABBA Voyage which started in 2022 and shows the Swedish supergroup as they were in the 1970s.
A source told The Mirror: “The idea of bringing David’s charisma and electrifying show back to an audience is exhilarating and the prospect of how that could be accomplished is currently being explored.” It’s a very exciting time.’
Retro: He looked fantastic in the retro ensemble, which included a Union Jack blazer and matching waistcoat (R, David in 1975)
Style: Oscar nominee Richard also wore a pair of patchwork bell bottoms as he made a splash in front of the cameras
Couple: Martin Freeman, 51, cut a chic figure as he joined his girlfriend and Rachel Mariam, 29
Funnymen: James Acaster (left) and Nish Kumar (right) also attended the screening
Big fan: Hollywood actor Andy Serkis wore a bright floral shirt for the occasion
Couple: LOTR star Andy was joined by his actress wife Lorraine Ashbourne
Rocker: Fellow musician and Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones cut a casual figure
Web has reached out to representatives of David Bowie’s estate for comment.
ABBA Voyage appears to have ushered in a new wave of concerts with its virtual experience, hosted at its purpose-built venue in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – dubbed Abba Arena.
Because the holograms are so detailed, the performance will transport fans back in time to the 1970s.
This comes after it was announced that in 2025 a comprehensive archive of David’s life, work and legacy would be made available to the public for the first time.
Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), the exhibition includes more than 80,000 objects spanning six decades of the cultural icon’s career.
They are made available to the public through the establishment of the David Bowie Center for the Study of Performing Arts, which opens in Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
It will allow fans and researchers alike to get up close and gain new insights into Bowie’s creative process like never before, the V and A said.
Loved up: Former The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins lounged on the red carpet with his wife Sarah
Family affair: Justin and Sarah (R) were joined by the singer’s brother Dan (L) and his beautiful partner
Glamour: Jackie Sinclair (left) and Victoria Brown (right) both dressed to impress
Beauty: The former model stunned in a bright red co-ord
Stylish: Kris Kowalski looked stylish in a sheer shirt and white trousers
Cool client: Don Letts exuded confidence as he walked the star-studded red carpet
Guests: (LR) Tom Serrano, Mike Garson and Woody Woodmansey
Famous Faces: Many of the invited guests all posed together before taking their seats
Iconic: The documentary that captures David Bowie’s 1973 London concert (pictured) has now been remastered for a brand new generation
The collection includes handwritten lyrics, letters, sheet music, original costumes, fashion, photography, film, music videos, set designs, album covers and awards.
It also includes instruments belonging to the world-renowned musician, as well as writings and unrealized projects that have never been shown publicly before.
Highlights include stage costumes such as Bowie’s groundbreaking Ziggy Stardust ensembles designed by Freddie Burretti in 1972, Kansai Yamamoto’s creations for the 1973 Aladdin Sane tour, and the Union Jack coat designed by Bowie and Alexander McQueen for the Earthling album cover from 1997.
The archive also includes over 70,000 photographs, prints, negatives, slides and contact sheets taken by some of the 20th century’s leading photographers from Terry O’Neill to Brian Duffy and Helmut Newton.
The acquisition by the V&A and the creation of the center was made possible thanks to the David Bowie Estate and a £10m donation from the Blavatnik Family Foundation and Warner Music Group.