In pictures: Moulin Rouge première

Film stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor were the big draw at the London première of their movie Moulin Rouge.

But the evening offered a host of other attractions - 15 can-can dancers, Bob Geldof, Kylie Minogue and Helena Bonham Carter were also at hand. BBC News Online brings you a taste of the spectacle.

Kidman, who was recently divorced from husband Tom Cruise, chatted easily with co-star McGregor

The Prince of Wales attended the royal charity performance of the musical film greeting the actors and celebrity guests alike

Prince Charles asked Kidman what the film was like to make - she replied it was "awful" but also "fun"

The crowd were delighted to meet Kidman, who later said it was more fun outside than in the première itself

A troupe of 15 dancers from the Paris nightclub which inspired director Baz Luhrmann's movie performed

Ex-Boomtown Rat and Live Aid organiser Bob Geldof attended with companion, Jeanne Marine

London-based Planet of the Apes star Helena Bonham Carter was in attendance

Singer Kylie Minogue, is to launch her latest single, Can't Get You Out Of My Head, on 17 September