, the beloved 85-year-old , was on following a dramatic fall during his performance in at the in . Ian McKellen cried out in pain after dramatic fall The incident occurred during a particularly intense fight scene involving the Prince of Wales and Henry Percy, when , portraying John Falstaff, lost his balance and . Audience members were swiftly evacuated as the performance was abruptly halted.
The extent of injuries remains unclear at this time. Eyewitness reports indicate that the esteemed actor as the house lights came up, prompting immediate assistance from theatre staff. , an audience member, described the scene as adding, Audience member: McKellen looked badly hurt The unexpected fall has left fans and theatre-goers in a state of shock and concern.
Social media quickly became a platform for reactions, with one attendee posting on X, Another shared, , a production of Henry IV, Parts One and Two, has been running in the since . This incident has put a temporary halt to the show, with future performances currently in question pending updates on condition..