THE stars sparkled brightly as the hit West End musical Boogie Nights had its opening night performance at The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, earlier this week.

Baby Spice Emma Bunton, funny man Michael Barrymore and Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard were among those who enjoyed the breath-taking stage show.

When it was all over the cast, their families and friends moved on the city's Chicago Rock Caf where they partied until the early hours of the morning.

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