British actor Ian McKellen, greatest identified for his function as Gandalf in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’, suffered a spectacular fall from the stage this Monday night time whereas taking part in John Falstaff within the play ‘Participant Kings’ – an adaptation of ‘Henry IV’ by William Shakespeare -, proper now in London. A spokesperson for the theater assured that McKellen is ok, though he won’t resume performances till this Wednesday.
The artist, 85, was recreating the scene of a struggle between the Prince of Wales and Henry Percy when he misplaced his stability and fell into the theater pit. Many believed he was a part of the efficiency, nonetheless, McKellen’s screams set off alarms. Earlier than them, the theater workers rapidly got here to assist the actor, in accordance with the BBC.
As a spokesperson for the theater has acknowledged and the BBC has reported, McKellen is “in good spirits.” “Thanks to our viewers and most people for his or her good needs following Ian’s fall throughout tonight’s efficiency of Participant Kings,” stated a spokesperson for the London theatre. “Following a overview, now we have been assured by the sensible public well being crew that he’ll make a fast and full restoration.”
Nevertheless, the manufacturing made the choice to cancel this Tuesday’s presentation in order that the actor can relaxation till this Wednesday. The day scheduled for the return of performances on the Noel Coward Theater within the British capital.
