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Bob Geldof attends press night for Live Aid-inspired musical

Jeanne Marine and Bob Geldof at the Old Vic in London on Tuesday night
Jeanne Marine and Bob Geldof at the Old Vic in London on Tuesday night

Bob Geldof joined a slew of celebrities in London for the press night of a new musical based on the story of Live Aid.

Geldof, 72, lead singer of the Boomtown Rats, appeared alongside his wife Jeanne Marine at London's Old Vic, which is where the production is being staged.

Just for One Day tells the story of the Live Aid concerts in London and Philadelphia on 13 July 1985, which were organised by Geldof and fellow musician Midge Ure to raise money for the Ethiopian famine.

The plot of the production, which takes its name from a line in David Bowie's song "Heroes", combines a behind-the-scenes look at how Band Aid and Live Aid came together with a love story inspired by real events.

Geldof wore a black coat with a red and blue scarf and beige corduroy hat to the Old Vic event.

Other celebrities gracing the red carpet during the press call on Tuesday night included Geldof's daughter Pixie, who was dressed in a dark skirt suit with white buttons.

Pixie Geldof and Bob Geldof

She appeared with husband George Barnett and completed the look with a black bag and shoes that both featured gold accents.

Lenny Henry was also in attendance and donned a black coat with a large orange and brown scarf for the event, which he attended alongside his partner Lisa Makin.

Lisa Makin and Lenny Henry

The Who's Pete Townshend, who performed during Live Aid, wore sunglasses, a blue beanie and cream trousers with a grey jacket.

His wife, musician Rachel Fuller, donned a black jacket, white skirt and platform heels, finishing the look with a crown braid.

Rachel Fuller and Pete Townshend

The stage adaptation of Just for One Day, written by author John O'Farrell, premiered on 26 January and will run until 30 March.

It is directed by Luke Sheppard and features music by Bob Dylan, The Who, U2, The Police, The Pretenders, The Cars, Status Quo, Bryan Adams and Diana Ross.

Source: Press Association

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