Britney Spears performed the first London concert of her UK tour last night- and the singer certainly made her presence felt.

Wearing a multitude of skimpy costumes, the 29-year-old paraded about the colourful stage showing off her stomach, legs, and as much else as she could get away with.

The singer bared a great deal of midriff throughout the show, at one point wearing only a pink sequined bikini top on her upper half, paired with the briefest of denim hot pants.

 

Baring (almost) all: Britney kicked off the London leg of her UK tour at the O2 last night with a selection of risque costumes

You want a piece of me? The 29-year-old showed off her midriff in almost every costume throughout her performance

 

Working up a sweat: Britney may well have been glad that she wasn’t too wrapped up considering the amount of energetic dancing involved in the show

Still sporting a slightly curvier figure than she had earlier in her career, the Hold It Against Me star nevertheless looked well, and far fitter than she has in recent years.

Britney’s panoply of costumes included a pink basque with black lace detail, which she initially covered with a long white skirt, only to rip it off, revealing fishnet-clad legs.

And whenever the singer donned a jacket – or in the case of an Egyptian-themed routine, a cape – it was swiftly removed to reveal as much as possible.

Feels so good being bad? The singer sang a version of Rihanna’s hit S&M – which they have performed together at the Billboard Awards earlier this year

 

 

Behind bars? Law and order was a theme which recurred throughout the show at London’s O2 arena

 

Standing out: Britney’s eye-grabbing white costume certainly made a contrast to her dancer’s black uniform

Another ensemble, intended to echo the ambiance of Ancient Egypt, consisted of a gold bikini with matching boots and a cape – which was naturally removed in short order.

Britney also donned a policewoman-style hat and black leather cropped waistcoat (still baring her stomach) for a saucy rendition of Rihanna’s S&M – which she performed with the Barbadian at the Billboard Awards in April.

Whipping her hair: The singer’s dance routine made full use of her famous blonde locks

 

Wind caught your skirt? Britney seemed happy to reveal her pink basque – decorated with black lace-patterned detail – in what looked like an homage to Marilyn Monroe’s famous pose

It was as though Britney had taken a few tips from the Umbrella star – who is famed for her risque stage outfits, since Britney’s choices were every bit as revealing as any of Rihanna’s.

The singer has taken to the UK with relish, and apparently made a few requests so as to feel more at home across the pond.

Drama: At one point Britney took on the character of an Egyptian pharaoh, with her dancers taking on the role of slaves for the London arena show

 

Historic attire? Britney’s minute Egyptian-inspired gold bikini might not have been quite what the ancients wore

According to sources on the tour, Britney asked for portions of fish and chips and 100 figs and prunes.

Insiders have also claimed that the singer requested a photo of Princess Diana backstage at her UK gigs.

‘Britney adores the monarchy, Diana was in many ways her inspiration. Also, she doesn’t count calories when she’s in Britain,’ said the source.

Angelic? Britney sang a ballad backed by huge white feathered wings – at odds somewhat with her black stage leotard, boots and fishnets

Getting close: Britney’s dancers looked ready to devour the star in her pink pleather suit

Toothpaste and McDonald’s cheeseburgers minus the bread rolls were also part of her rider before she performed at London’s The O2 last night.

Britney has confessed in the past that she dreams of performing for Diana’s son Prince William and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge should they wish to watch her show while she is in the UK.

All together now: One one rare occasion Britney’s dancers’ ensembles matched hers

She said: ‘I’m sure they’re very, very busy, but if they could squeeze it in that would be amazing.

‘It would be amazing if they came to one of my concerts. That would be really crazy and cool. I think they’re a beautiful couple.’

 

Coming off: As usual it didn’t take long for the singer to remove her jacket