![Alexandra Burke](https://vipmagazine.ie//app/uploads/2015/07/The-Bodyguard-opening-night-3-562x1024.jpg)
The cream of the Irish showbiz scene gathered last night for the glamorous VIP opening night of musical The Bodyguard.
There were plenty of well-known faces from tv, radio and fashion on the red carpet for the premiere of the much-anticipated show, which stars X Factor winner Alexandra Burke.
The three-time BRIT nominee takes on the lead role of ‘Rachel Marron’, a role Whitney Houston perfected on the big screen, and will perform massive hits such as ‘I Will Always Love You’ until August 1 in the Bord Gais Theatre.
![Alison Canavan](https://vipmagazine.ie//app/uploads/2015/07/The-Bodyguard-2-441x1024.jpg)
Among those who attended last night were model Alison Canavan, actress Aoibhin Garrihy and radio star Jennifer Maguire.
![Aoibhinn Garrihy](https://vipmagazine.ie//app/uploads/2015/07/The-Bodyguard-1-526x1024.jpg)
Alison stunned in a bright, floral frock, which highlighted her sun-kissed tan, while Aoibhin donned a fashion forward dress from Om Diva boutique.
![Jennifer Maguire](https://vipmagazine.ie//app/uploads/2015/07/The-Bodyguard-171-570x1024.jpg)
Today FM star – and new mum- Jennifer made a rare public appearance since the birth of her daughter Florence and looked every inch the rock chick (head over to rate her look here!)
![Aoibhinn McGinnity and Peter Coonan](https://vipmagazine.ie//app/uploads/2015/07/The-Bodyguard-23-671x1024.jpg)
Love/Hate actress Aoibhinn McGinnity also looked cool ‘n’ casual, in an all-black outfit with her fab long hair tied into a high ponytail. She posed for the paps with her co-star Peter Coonan, and fans of the show were very happy to see a Trish and Fran reunion!
![Lorraine Keane](https://vipmagazine.ie//app/uploads/2015/07/The-Bodyguard-5-533x1024.jpg)
Presenter Lorraine Keane looked stylish as ever in a cut-out LBD with silver belt and black & silver heels, while Liir bandmembers Michele McGrath and Leanne Moore rocked the laid-back look: Michele went for leather and laced burgundy heels and Leanne donned a pair of jeans and a blazer.
![Michele McGrath](https://vipmagazine.ie//app/uploads/2015/07/The-Bodyguard-12-583x1024.jpg)
All pics Brian McEvoy.