Madame Tussauds unveils ‘most structurally ambitious’ waxwork yet

A new waxwork of legendary British musician Elton John has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London, showing him doing his iconic handstand on a piano.

Nearly 48 years since Sir Elton had his first waxwork at the London display, the latest model celebrates the artist’s 50-year career with what they’ve described as one of their “most structurally ambitious” designs to date. 

The new sculpture sees the singer-songwriter depicted in his classic 1975 look and pulling off a gravity-defying pose taken midway through one of his concerts at the Midsummer Music festival at Wembley Stadium: a handstand on the keys of his piano.

Steve Blackburn, General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: “Elton John is a true living legend and a dazzling personality to behold, so we knew we had to go above and beyond for this figure.”

“Capturing Elton’s phenomenal stage presence – and that iconic keyboard handstand – in figure form is quite the challenge, and the result is one of our most technically ambitious figures to date,” he added. “It feels fitting to unveil this one-of-a-kind figure for the festive season and showcase the expert craftsmanship that’s gone in to deliver a pose that we have never done before!”

“Elton is a star deserving of the grandest spotlight, and we’ve made sure that his figure captures the attention of everyone in the room – much like the icon himself.”

Visitors can view the new Elton John sculpture at London’s Madame Tussauds from today.