Ian McKellen hospitalized after accident during performance of PLAYER KINGS

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 6/17/24 at 5:25pm

Extent of injuries unknown

Wishing Sir Ian a quick recovery!

[theatergoer3]

Posted: 6/17/24 at 6:56pm

Updated statement from producers - 

Thank you to our audience and the general public for their well wishes following Ian’s fall during this evening’s performance of Player Kings.

“Following a scan, the brilliant NHS team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery and Ian is in good spirits.

“The production has made the decision to cancel the performance on Tuesday 18 June so Ian can rest. Those affected will be contacted by their point of purchase as soon as possible tomorrow.

“Thank you to doctors Rachel and Lee who were on hand in the audience and to all the venue staff for their support.”

https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/player-kings-producers-issue-statement-and-update-following-ian-mckellen-fall_1606663/

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 6/20/24 at 8:55am

McKellen will not return for final three performances in London; expects to return for tour beginning July 3

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 6/20/24 at 2:24pm

I hope he’s able to make a return soon, I believe this was scheduled to tour after the West End.  Remarkable performances all around, but Ian made me completely forget the brilliant Falstaff of Kevin Kline.