Sir Elton adds extra date to tour

Sir Elton John is to play an extra date on his autumn tour of England.

The superstar will bring his Red Piano show to London's Wembley Arena on October 27, following previously announced gigs in Sheffield and Newcastle.

The news coincides with the final show of his five-year residency in Las Vegas where he performed to a total audience of approximately one million people.

Sir Elton said: "It's fantastic to see how British audiences react to the Red Piano.

"The show is stuffed with hits. It's brash, bright and colourful.

"Over the past five years we have played over 240 Red Piano shows at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and every single one has been an event."

The Red Piano show, the biggest of Sir Elton's extensive career, was designed by acclaimed photographer and good friend David LaChapelle. It shows the highs and lows in Sir Elton's life.

The singer's career has spanned four decades. With more than 250 million albums sold, 100 million singles, an Oscar and five Grammies, he has enjoyed one of the most successful and sustained careers in music.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday at 10am.

They will be available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk or by calling 0844 847 2450.