Sir Ian McKellen’s fall off stage during a performance of Player Kings at the Noël Coward theatre in London has led to the postponement of the show’s return for another day. The 85-year-old actor cried out in pain during a fight scene on Monday, prompting the cancellation of the play as he was taken to the hospital.
Producers of the show announced that Sir Ian is recovering well and will return to the production when he is ready. The show, a production of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts One and Two, had been scheduled to resume on Thursday after Tuesday’s cancellation.
Audience members were shocked to witness Sir Ian’s fall, with one describing it as a “direct” and unexpected event. The actor, known for his iconic roles in the Lord of the Rings and X-Men movies, has a long history of performing Shakespearean roles and is set to star as Hamlet in an upcoming film adaptation.
This incident is not the first time Sir Ian has faced an injury during a performance, as he was previously forced to cancel a King Lear showing due to a leg injury. Despite the setback, fans can rest assured that the beloved actor is in good spirits and on the road to a full recovery.
