Take That last night performed an intimate gig for charity at London's O2 Shepherds Bush Empire.

Take That

Take That

In aid of War Child, the gig saw them perform a setlist voted for by fans, which spanned all three decades of their career as a group and even visited some of their solo hits.

Opening with 'Greatest Day', the crowd sang along to every word leaving the band delighted.

Mark Owen said: "It's a real pleasure to be invited to play here tonight. We haven't played for a while, so it's nice to perform in front of a crowd."

The show saw the threesome appear relaxed and casual, joking amongst one another whilst singing further hits which included 'Shine', 'Back For Good' and 'Patience'.

Gary then looked into the audience and asked: "I'm looking out there to see if there's anyone who can remember the Nineties" with a saxophonist joining them on 1992 single 'A Million Love Songs'.

Mark and Howard Donald then left the stage to allow Gary some time to perform solo hits 'Forever Love' and 'Let Me Go', after which bandmates gave him a glass of red wine and he commented: "I think I'm in the mood for a bit of dancing".

Howard and Mark later took their solo turn, with the former quipping: "It feels like we're auditioning for you" as he shouldered a guitar to sing 'Four Minute Warning'.

After 80 minutes the set came to a close with 'Never Forget' as the group urged their fans to come and see them on their forthcoming tour.

Gary said: "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us. We can't wait to start our tour - please come along."

As well as dedicated fans, famous faces including Luke Evans, RJ Mitte, Leah Weller and Laura Whitmore also turned up.

The show raised funds for children affected by an unprecedented year of violence in war zones including Iraq, Syria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Uganda and Central African Republic.


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