Michael Jackson's West End tribute show Thriller - Live will go ahead tonight as scheduled.

Producers of the musical, which takes place at London's Lyric Theatre and Manchester's Opera House, said that there would be "no greater tribute" than to carry on with this evening's performances.

"After much deliberation overnight and this morning and taking into consideration the views of Michael's legion of fans, we can think of no greater tribute to the memory of the man and his incredible music than for tonight's performance to go ahead as planned," they explained.

A minute's silence will be held at 7.30pm in the auditoriums.

Executive director Adrian Grant added: "Words cannot express my deep sense of loss and sadness; I am shocked beyond belief that Michael has died.

"My full condolences go out to his family, his children, parents, brothers and sisters. The Jackson family have lost a son and a father, and the world has lost one of the greatest entertainers of all time, a true legend."

I am glad they are not cancelling the show, I agree that this is a very fitting tribute.