PICS: Britney's sizzling Circus tour

VIDEO: Britney Spears hits the stage for the first performance in her world tour

Britney Spears Circus Tour
Britney Spears Circus Tour

VIDEO: Britney Spears hits the stage for the first performance in her world tour

Britney Spears hit the stage in New Orleans last night for the first performance in her new world tour.

Showing off a killer body, in a series of X-rated costumes which would make even Madonna blush, Britney lip-synched her way through all her hits (no live singing here, unfortunately), including old classics and new singles from her current album, Circus.

Definitely for over 18s only, the show included male dancers dressed in leather bondage outfits, Britney in a PVC bodysuit and even the star pole-dancing.

The Pussycat Dolls opened for Britney at the New Orleans Arena, before the star of the night appeared in a show master-minded by Kylie Minogue's tour director, Jamie King, who staged the whole concert in the round, ensuring there wasn't a bad seat in the house.

Britney Spears Circus Tour

For a sneak peak of the show, which comes to the O2 arena in London last this year, watch the video below.

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