Michael Jackson mobbed as he goes to see Oliver!

Michael Jackson was mobbed by fans as he took his two youngest children to see Oliver! the musical in London.

• The scenes began when Jackson, in the city to promote a series of summer concerts, left his luxury hotel, The Lanesborough in Knightsbridge.
• Jackson appeared happy with the reception from his fans, smiling and waving at fans, signing autographs and shaking hands before leaving in a minibus.
• He then descended on London’s Drury Lane to watch the show starring Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson, with his two youngest children, Prince Michael II (also known as Blanket), aged seven, and Paris 11. Both hid their faces as they were escorted through the crowd.
• At the show, the trio were joined by Jackson’s friend Mark Lester, who played Oliver in the original 1968 film.
• Earlier this week, Jackson announced plans to stage a string of 10 comeback concerts at London’s O2 arena.
• In what will be his first performances in eight years, Jackson said the shows would be the last time he would ever play in London.
• The concerts will mark the 25 year anniversary of the release of Jackson’s album “Thriller”, the best selling album ever.
• The O2, in Greenwich, has previously played host to Prince, who played for 21 nights in 2001, while Britney Spears will also be performing for five nights in June.
• Jackson has kept a low profile since his acquittal in 2005 of child sex abuse charges, but is thought to be in need of funds.