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‘Doctor Who, ‘The Crown’ Star Matt Smith Says Town Hall Segment of West End Play ‘An Enemy Of The People’ Left Audiences in Tears


An audience participation segment of the London West End adaptation of 'An Enemy of the People' left people in tears, star Matt Smith has said.

In “An Enemy of the People,” when Dr. Stockmann (Smith) makes an unbelievable discovery about the healing waters in his local baths, he holds the future of the town in his hands, but those with everything to lose refuse to accept his word. About the unscripted segment, in the style of a town hall, the “ Doctor Who ” and “The Crown” star said he has witnessed audience arguments, walk-outs and tears, per the BBC. The cast also includes Jessica Brown Findlay, Priyanga Burford, Zachary Hart, Paul Hilton, Nigel Lindsay and Shubham Saraf.

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