"Take That & friends" at Royal Albert Hall

GARY BARLOW has great form when it comes to organising live shows

TAKE THAT’s ongoing Circus stadium tour is one of the greatest spectacles I’ve seen in an outdoor arena.

So I am delighted to report that the Rule The World chart-topper is plotting a one-off extravaganza at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

And he’s roping in some top-notch talent to make it go with a bang. CHRIS MARTIN and LEONA LEWIS have signed up for the show, which will be in October. Gaz and his band mates will do a turn too.

And best pal PETER KAY has agreed to compere the event.

All the profits will go to Children In Need, a cause close to Gaz’s heart.

Last year the dad of three trekked up Mount Kilimanjaro alongside ALESHA DIXON, CHERYL COLE and other celebs to raise cash for Comic Relief.

A source told me: “Gary has really been bitten by the fundraising bug. He was amazed by people’s generosity during his Kili climb.

"As soon as he got off the mountain he made the decision to lend his support to more charities.

“Children In Need bosses have discussed a number of ideas with him but Gary thought it would be a good idea if he could put his musical skills to their best use.

“He knows a lot of people and is widely respected so putting together a star bill has been plain-sailing.

“Take That are going to perform and there will be a whole host of surprises throughout the evening. It’s shaping up to be a very special night.”

The show will be filmed and released on DVD late this year.

It’s interesting timing. A certain former band mate of Gary’s will begin his comeback around then.

ROBBIE WILLIAMS’ new album is expected in early 2010, if he gets back from his fun and games in the Bahamas in time.

And a star turn at Gary’s gig would be just the thing to get his juices flowing.

Fuente: The Sun