Dancers from Thriller LIVE perform Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance in front of unsuspecting members of the public to celebrate 25th year anniversary of Thriller.

The biggest selling album of all time went underground when London commuters were taken by storm with a filmed performance of the famous Thriller Dance on the London district line tube.

Already an instant hit on YouTube, the video shows passengers looking flabbergasted as the impromptu performance by fellow commuters kicks off. One viewer said: “This is amazing!!! Slick as hell. I love the people who pretend they’re not interested.” Another Internet watcher said: “The polite applause at the end is the best bit – very British.”

The video has been picked up across the world with the Metro paper running a huge feature together with TV coverage on ITV London Tonight. This has clearly captured the imagination of the London commuters with a serious debate across blogs, websites and YouTube about this dance extravaganza.

The dance was performed by professional dancers from Thriller LIVE which is a full budget mega-show celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Entertainer.

Kicking off its UK tour on March 27th, 2008 the dance crew got together with Sony BMG to plan the 25th anniversary of the release of Thriller and thought it would be fun to perform the Thriller dance in various locations around London.

The first “tube” video has been hugely popular…where might they appear next?

Watch video – Thriller Dance on the London Tube:

Upcoming:

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller – 25th Anniversary Edition’ – Release Date 11th February, 2008 (UK)

“The Girl Is Mine” – Physical Release date – 4th February 2008

Thriller LIVE UK Tour 27th March – 25th May 2008

Michael Jackson Official Website UK

Thriller Live Official Website

Flying Music presents a brand new production of Thriller LIVE as the show tours the UK for the third time this spring celebrating the 25th anniversary year of the Michael Jackson’s – and the world’s – biggest selling album: THRILLER. The new UK tour starts March 27th, 2008.

Created by renowned Michael Jackson biographer Adrian Grant, Thriller LIVE is a full budget mega-show that takes the audience on a journey through the music of the World’s Greatest Entertainer.

“What a Thriller” – Heat

In 2008 the critical and commercial hit production sees not only a brand new 43-date tour with even more amazing choreography, dancers, an amazing band and production but also a swathe of other Thriller related activity including:

* 28th January single “The Girl Is Mine” remix by Will.i.am

* 10th February Grammy Award for Thriller (details tbc)

With choreography from Michael Jackson’s own live show team (LaVelle Smith Jnr.) the mix of dancing, lights and sound is nothing short of spectacular.

Since it’s launch last year Thriller LIVE has toured the UK twice and has been featured on TV and press ranging from Blue Peter to Heat magazine. It is now fully endorsed by Michael Jackson’s record company SonyBMG as a part of the Thriller album 25th Anniversary.

“A visually and vocally spectacular show” – Daily Express

Thriller Live Tour dates

Thriller Live Official Website

Flying Music

This amazing show, featuring a West End cast of performers including singers, dancers, choir and live band will celebrate the King Of Pop like never before!

With dazzling choreography (from MTV award winner, LaVelle Smith Jnr – credits include Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation Tour, Beyonce’s American and UK tours, Rolling Stones Steel Wheels Tour and more) and brilliant vocal performances, Michael Jackson’s classic songs and videos are brought to life on stage in a spectacular and sensational way.

The UK tour, which started on September 5th, 2007 with five shows at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, features over two-hours of hit songs including “Thriller”, “I Want You Back”, “I’ll Be There”, “Blame It On The Boogie”, “Can You Feel It”, “Rock With You”, “She’s Out Of My Life”, “Billie Jean”, “Earth Song” and many more.

The production, conceived by Adrian Grant, who himself has a long association with Michael Jackson, having published the best selling Jackson biographies, Michael Jackson – The Visual Documentary, and Making History (both Omnibus Press) has been over 15 years in the making, from a tribute show in 1991 to a West End spectacular in 2006. Indeed, the cast of THRILLER LIVE took to the stage at last year’s World Music Awards at Earls Court, where they performed to Thriller itself.

“The lighting – wonderful. The choreography – dazzling. The multimedia – tremendous. The atmosphere – electrifying” – Liverpoolconfidential.com

Thriller LIVE – UK Tour Dates:

Tuesday 11 – September 8pm Wimbledon Theatre 0870 060 6646
Wednesday 12 – September 8pm Wimbledon Theatre 0870 060 6646
Thursday 13 – September 8pm Wimbledon Theatre 0870 060 6646
Friday 14 – September 5.30pm & 8.30pm Wimbledon Theatre 0870 060 6646
Saturday 15 – September 4.30pm & 8pm Wimbledon Theatre 0870 060 6646
Friday 21 – September 7.30pm Ipswich Regent 01473 433 100
Saturday 22 – September 4.30pm & 8pm Newcastle City Hall 0191 261 2606
Sunday 23 – September 7.30pm Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 0870 606 3424
Monday 24 – September 7.30pm Dundee Caird Hall 01382 434 940
Tuesday 25 – September 7.30pm Southport Theatre 0870 607 7560
Wednesday 26 – September 7.30pm Cardiff St David’s Hall 02920 878 444

For the latest tour dates and information go to Thriller Live Official Website

Flying Music Official Website