Sir Ian McKellen has reportedly been taken to hospital after falling off stage during a performance at a London theatre. According to reports, the 85-year-old was taking part in a fight scene during a performance of Player Kings at the Noël Coward theatre in London when he lost his balance and fell from the platform. The audience was evacuated from the theatre in London's West End and they have been told the evening show has been cancelled, the reports.
The thatre show Player Kings is a production of Henry IV, Parts One and Two and started its 12-week West End run in April. It is believed that Ian- who plays the character John Falstaff - was circling a battle scene involving the Prince of Wales and Henry Percy, when he fell off the stage. Since the incident took place, there has been no update regarding the extent of the actor's injuries.
However, It has been reported that Ian cried out in pain as staff rushed to help him. Those in the audience who witnessed what happened have shared their shock on social media. Heading over to X formerly known as Twitter, one theatre attendee wrote: "Just witnessed an awful accident with Sir Ian McKellen tripping off the stage in London.
He seems badly hurt. We are all in shock and tears." Another then wrote: "Audience shocked by Sir Ian McKellen's fall off stage tonight at Noel Coward Theatre.
Staff working hard to help him. Thoughts with him, cast and crew." A third theatre-goer added: "Shocking to watch, it was a terrible fall.
Hoping h.
