Sir Elton John announced that Kevin Spacey would be the Old Vic theatre company's new director

Courtney Love attended hours after receiving a police caution after an alleged air rage incident

Kevin Spacey raised a few laughs by being introduced as theatre chairman Elton John

Elton John songs were performed by musicians including Sting and Hole singer Love

Other singers at the event at The Old Billingsgate Fish Market included Lulu and Sinead O'Connor

Celebrities in the audience included Chelsea Clinton, whose father Bill is a friend of Spacey's

Tickets for the night cost up to �1,000 which were snapped up by stars from the media world