One of the best shows I've seen at the West End, and I've seen a few. We bought tickets after the death of Michael Jackson as we were originally due to see him at the O2 Arena on the same night and hubby is a fan.
Beginning with ABC and other tracks from his years with Jackson 5, this show uses 5 adult performers and one boy to bring the music of Michael Jackson to life, travelling album by album from the 70s through to the 90s. With vibrant costumes and complex dance routines, the audience were regularly clapping and singing along. There was even audience participation as we were encouraged to stand up and join in with the songs.
An LED display added an extra dimension to the show. Especially in Thriller where a piece of black and white footage of a spooky graveyard introduced the monster within. Hubby's favourite was Blame it on the Boogie - totally boogylicious!
The singers had fantastic voices and Maria Lawson, from X-Factor 2005, had the best voice and was the closest to Michael's rich tones (according to hubby). Yet all performers brought their own, individual styles to the pieces. Ben Forster's take on Dirty Diana was my particular favourite song and the dancing on Smooth Criminal was exactly like the video.
Would I recommend this show? Yes, most definitely. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just like the songs, there is something for everyone in Thriller: Live.
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