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Ian McKellen recalls his stage fall from Player Kings and says that the fat suit he wore for the role saved him from more severe injuries.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Ian McKellen recently told Saga Magazine (via The Standard) that he experienced “agonizing” pain in the aftermath of his fall in June during a performance of “Player Kings” at the Noel Coward Theatre in London. The actor was playing John Falstaff when he fell offstage during a battle scene. McKellen tripped on a newspaper and fell into the front row of the audience, chipping his vertebrae and fracturing his wrist during the incident.

Sir Ian McKellen has opened up about a terrifying fall he had on stage in the West End, revealing that his fat suit "saved" his "ribs and other joints".The 85 year old acting legend lost his footing during a Player Kings fight scene back in June at the Noel Coward Theatre, resulting in wrist and neck injuries. Chatting to Saga magazine, he recalled: "I've relived that fall I don't know how many times. It was horrible." He explained: "It was in the battle scene.

Ian McKellen has said he is dealing with “agonising pain” following his fall from the theatre stage in June, and that he now “avoids going out”.In June, the actor, 85, lost his footing and fell from the stage at the Noël Coward in the West End during a performance of Player Kings. He was rushed to a hospital, while the audience were evacuated from the venue and the rest of the performance was cancelled.In the immediate aftermath of the accident, McKellen’s publicist said he was expected to make a “speedy and full recovery”.It was reported in the following days that the actor had suffered a fractured wrist in the fall, and then later confirmed that he would not return for the remaining performances of the show in London.In July, the news arrived that McKellen would in fact not return to any remaining performances of Player Kings outside of London either.

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Sir Ian McKellen has expressed his deep regret at having to follow medical advice and pull out from the national tour of Player Kings due to a recent injury, stating it's with "the greatest reluctance" he does so to ensure he fully recovers. The esteemed actor, 85, suffered a horror fall during a performance at the Noel Coward Theatre after he lost his footing in a fight scene.This led to the cancellation of two shows and hospital treatment for Sir Ian.

Sir Ian McKellen has seemingly confirmed the injuries he received after suffering a horror fall last month while on stage. The veteran actor revealed he injured his wrist and neck when he fell from a West End stage last month, causing him to withdraw from the remainder of the show’s national tour.

Ian McKellen won’t now return to play in the remaining performances of Player Kings following a recent accident that saw him fall from the stage during a show.The veteran Lord Of The Rings actor was performing at the Noël Coward Theatre on June 17 when he fell from the stage, reportedly breaking his wrist and sustaining other injuries.McKellen was originally expected to return for last month’s performance on June 19, after a hopeful update on his recovery was shared.However, it was later announced that the 85-year-old actor will not perform the remaining three London shows.There was hope he would return to the play when it moves to Bristol on July 3 and for other subsequent national performances, but in a statement yesterday evening (July 1) the actor revealed he would be taking time away “with the greatest reluctance” to “protect my full recovery”.A post shared by Player Kings (@playerkingsplay)McKellen said: “Two weeks after my accident onstage, my injuries improve day by day. It’s with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted the medical advice to protect my full recovery by not working in the meantime.“I had been so looking forward to bringing Player Kings to theatregoers in Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle.

fell off a London stage mid-performance last month, the play’s producers said on Monday.McKellen was starring in “Player Kings,” a production of William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Parts One and Two,” in the capital’s West End theatre district, on June 17 when he lost his footing and fell off the front of the stage during a fight scene.The actor, who is best known for playing Gandalf in the film versions of “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” and was also Magneto in the “X-Men” movies, was taken to hospital.“Two weeks after my accident onstage, my injuries improve day by day,” he said in a statement.“It’s with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted the medical advice to protect my full recovery by not working in the meantime.”David Semark, McKellen’s understudy who completed the run in London, will play the role in Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle, producers said.McKellen’s stage career stretches back to 1961, where his credits include playing Richard III, King Lear and Macbeth.

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Sir Ian McKellen has shared that he's undergoing physiotherapy after a fall from a West End stage on Monday, causing him to take a break from his current performance.The final London shows of the production, Player Kings, will see Sir Ian's stand-in stepping into the role of Falstaff while the seasoned actor recovers from the mishap. His publicist Clair Dobbs relayed a statement to the PA news agency on his behalf: "After three nights in hospital, the effects of my fall onstage have been fully analysed and I'm now having physiotherapy, light exercise and a lot of essential rest at home." "Meanwhile, my part in Player Kings is filled by the redoubtable David Semark supported by Robert Icke's amazing production and cast." "The many messages of love and support will, I am sure, aid the speedy recovery that my doctors have promised me." The 85 year old screen and stage actor was rushed to hospital on June 17 for treatment after he lost his balance during a fight scene and fell off the stage.The rest of the night's show was cancelled following the incident.

Sir Ian McKellen will not return for the remaining West End performances of Player Kings after he fell from the stage earlier this week.The veteran actor was performing at the Noël Coward Theatre on June 17 when he fell from the stage, reportedly breaking his wrist and sustaining other injuries.According to the play’s production team, McKellen was originally expected to return for yesterday evening’s performance (June 19), after providing a hopeful update on his recovery.However, it has now been announced that the 85-year-old actor will not perform the remaining three London shows, but will hopefully return to the play when it moves to Bristol on July 3.In a post made to the play’s X account, the production team wrote: “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.”According to the BBC, McKellen has said that he is having “physiotherapy, light exercise and a lot of essential rest at home”. The actor reportedly spent three nights in hospital.McKellen’s role, Sir John Falstaff, will be played by understudy David Semark for the remaining London shows.Following the incident, the Lord Of The Rings actor made a statement thanking fans for “their kind messages and support”.

Ellise Shafer Ian McKellen will not perform in the final three shows of the West End run of “Player Kings” after suffering a fall on Monday. “Player Kings” announced on social media on Thursday that David Semark would take over McKellen’s role for its final performances in London.

Ian McKellen's West End show has been cancelled again after the star fell from the stage in front of horrified audience members on Monday (June 17).

Sir Ian McKellen has provided an encouraging update on his health following an incident which occurred earlier this week.The esteemed actor was performing in Player Kings at the Noël Coward Theatre in London on Monday (June 17) when he fell from the stage. McKellen, 85, reportedly suffered a fractured wrist among other injuries, but has provided a hopeful update.In a statement issued to Deadline by McKellen’s publicist Clair Dobbs, the Lord Of The Rings star thanked his fans for “their kind messages and support”.He also confirmed that his “injuries have been diagnosed and treated by a series of experts, specialists and nurses working for the National Service.”He continued: “To them, of course, I am hugely indebted.

Ian McKellen is speaking out to share an update on his condition following his fall.

Ian McKellen's West End show has been cancelled again after the star fell from the stage in front of horrified audience members on Monday (June 17).