Charlie Higson will join fellow Bond authors Samantha Weinberg and Sebastian Faulks for a very special Ian Fleming Tribute at the London Palladium Theatre on October 5, 2008.

Hosted by Joanna Lumley and Stephen Fry, this unique, glamorous evening will celebrate the world’s greatest spy, James Bond, and the life of his creator Ian Fleming.

Stars from the worlds of film and theatre will read from and enact Fleming’s work, including some material never heard before, and a 60-piece orchestra will accompany some of the biggest names in music as they perform the best-loved Bond themes.

The evening will star Samantha Bond, Christopher Cazenove, Judi Dench, Shirley Eaton, Sebastian Faulks, Eunice Gayson, David Gilmour, Charlie Higson, Jeremy Irons, Laura Michelle Kelly, Beverley Knight, Lemar,  Tania Mallett,  Lee Mead, Roger Moore, Mica Paris, Rosamund Pike, Issy van Randwyck,  Joely Richardson, Toby Stephens, Patrick Stewart, David Suchet, Ruby Turner, Harriet Walter,  Simon Williams  and more to be announced.

Through music, words and film, the event will revel in everything Bond: the villains, the cars, the guns, the gadgets, and the girls.

With the support of Eon Productions, John Barry, David Arnold and Don Black.

A sneak preview scene from the new film, Quantum of Solace, along with other surprises will cap off an unmissable night: the grand finale to Ian Fleming’s centenary year, and a show with a license to thrill.

Ticket prices start at £25 and can be purchased from See Tickets. Tel. 0844 4124657