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Ian McKellen Cancels Final ‘Player Kings’ Performances After Falling Off Stage
Ian McKellen is still recovering from his June 17 fall off stage, but expects to return for the show’s national tour
“We look forward to Ian returning to the production, which begins a national tour in Bristol on Wednesday 3 July, before visiting Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle.” “Since the accident, during a performance of Player Kings last night, my injuries have been diagnosed and treated by a series of experts, specialists and nurses working for the National Health Service. Journalist Charlie Johnson, who was at the performance the night of McKellen’s fall, reported that the actor “could be heard screaming in pain as ushers rushed to his aid” and that it appeared he “severely” injured himself.
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