Mel C puts on a leggy display in figure-hugging dress as she reunites with fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton at Quadrophenia press night
The Spice Girls beamed in snaps together as they threw up the peace sign after arriving with their respective partners.
Mel, 51, put on a leggy display in a figure-hugging two-toned red and white dress which she paired with chunky white trainers.
Meanwhile Emma kept it more casual as she opted for a elegant white blouse with a scallop collar and cropped jeans.
The singer, 49, completed the look with brown snake print heels and a khaki leather cross body bag.
She arrived at the event with her husband Jade Jones who opted for a black short-sleeved shirt and smart white trousers.
Meanwhile Mel was joined by her boyfriend Chris Dingwall, who kept it simple in a white T-shirt and black jeans.
Other stars in attendance at the star-studded event included Bob Geldof, Billie Piper, Daisy Ridley, Leslie Ash and Phil Daniels and Layton Williams.
Billie, 42, opted for a simple short black shirt dress while Daisy, 33, opted for a contrasting long white alternative.
Layton, 30, wowed in a black and grey plaid skirt which he paired with a black tank top and black leather boots.
Recorded by The Who in 1973, Quadrophenia quickly became an iconic and multi-million selling album for the band.
Inspiring the 1979 cult classic feature film of the same name, the album is back once again as an explosive dance production.
Created by Pete Townshend himself it features a cast of exceptional dancers and a rich, orchestral version of the album recorded by Rachel Fuller.
Emma and Mel C were last seen together at Mel B's 50th birthday bash last month, but the remaining Spice Girls stars Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell-Horner were nowhere to be seen.
Daisy Ridley wore a long white shirt dress and black strappy heels
The birthday girl made sure she claimed the lions share of attention by recalling her girl band glory, courtesy of a sequin leopard print mini dress with dramatic shoulder pads.
She adopted her trademark Scary pout and styled her brunette locks into a tight bun at the top of her head.
The former X Factor judge pulled out all the stops for her big night and towered in some open toe heels as she joined her partner Rory McPhee and her children Angel, 18, and Phoenix, 26, in Leeds for the glamorous evening.
It comes after it was revealed Victoria Beckham is feuding in the Spice Girls universe.
Simon Fuller – the man who managed the band, created Brand Beckham and helped found Victoria's fashion empire – is keen to organise a tour to mark the group's 30th anniversary next year.
He has the support of Mel C, Mel B and Emma, and has spent more than a year trying to win Geri Halliwell-Horner round to the idea.
A source told The Mail's Alison Boshoff: 'Geri isn't interested in stepping foot on a stage again.'
So the plan she agreed to was for Abba-style avatars of the girls, which would 'perform' in concert.
But Victoria is being left out of discussions and will not be part of the virtual line-up.
Gary Kemp was joined by his wife Lauren who wore a white and red floral summer dress
A source said: 'Simon Fuller planning a tour has caused yet another schism. Victoria is f****d off that they have gone with him and there is no way that she will be a part of it.
'The bad feeling seems to go back to her and David having to spend millions on buying him out of Beckham Brand Holdings. He still has a stake and board seat on her fashion business. There is resentment there.
'Geri wants to do the avatars idea. She isn't interested in coming back and doing a tour. She doesn't need to. This is the one idea which Simon has had which has tempted her.'
The source added: 'Simon Fuller is the only person who could get Geri to rejoin the Spice Girls, but he is the one person in the world who could never persuade Victoria.'
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