Sir Ian McKellen thanked NHS workers and mentioned he’s “wanting ahead to returning to work” after falling off stage mid-performance at a theatre in London on Monday (June 17).
The 85-year-old actor is at the moment taking part in John Falstaff in Participant Kings – a manufacturing of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV elements one and two – on the Noël Coward Theatre.
The Lord of the Rings star was in a struggle scene when he slipped and fell from the stage and was subsequently taken to hospital.
McKellen up to date followers on his situation through his publicist, Clair Dobbs, on X/Twitter on Tuesday. “I wish to thank everybody for his or her sort messages and assist,” the assertion reads.
“Because the accident, throughout a efficiency of Participant Kings final evening, my accidents have been identified and handled by a collection of consultants, specialists and nurses working for the Nationwide Well being Service. To them, in fact, I’m vastly indebted. They’ve assured me that my restoration shall be full and speedy and I’m wanting ahead to returning to work.”
Participant Kings, which was tailored by Robert Icke, has been on the Noël Coward since April. Richard Coyle and Ted Lasso’s Toheeb Jimoh additionally star.
In a press release to The Impartial, a consultant for the manufacturing mentioned: “Thanks to our viewers and most of the people for his or her effectively needs following Ian’s fall throughout this night’s efficiency of Participant Kings.
“Following a scan, the good NHS workforce have assured us that he’ll make a speedy and full restoration and Ian is in good spirits.
“The manufacturing has made the choice to cancel the efficiency on Tuesday 18 June so Ian can relaxation. These affected shall be contacted by their level of buy as quickly as potential tomorrow.
“Thanks to medical doctors Rachel and Lee who had been available within the viewers and to all of the venue workers for his or her assist.”
The BBC had earlier reported that one member of the viewers described the incident as “very stunning”.
“I actually hope that he’s going to be alright,” Sandro Trapani mentioned. “So far as I noticed, he was acutely aware as a result of he was asking for help.”
Paul Critchley, a Methodist minister from Downham Market who was within the viewers, mentioned: “Sir Ian appeared to journey as he moved downstage to take a extra energetic half within the scene. He picked up momentum as he moved downstage which resulted in him falling off the stage straight in entrance of the viewers.
“The home lights got here up in a short time because the stage administration and entrance of home workforce handled the incident. We had been evacuated instantly in order that Sir Ian may very well be handled in privateness.”
Participant Kings is because of transfer to the Bristol Hippodrome in July and also will be staged in Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle.
