How Ian McKellen, 85, ‘cried out in pain’ after falling off stage during London play

Sir Ian McKellen has been hospitalized right after slipping off the phase throughout a effectiveness on the West Stop in London on Monday night.

The 85-yr-outdated actor reportedly missing his footing in the middle of a combat scene in “Player Kings” at the Noël Coward theatre, according to the BBC.

McKellen “cried out in pain” and was “calling for help” when he fell off the phase.

A personnel member rushed to help McKellen, in accordance to the BBC, and the actor was taken to the medical center.

The play was canceled and the audience was evacuated right after the incident.

A spokesperson for the theatre released a assertion with an update on McKellen’s issue.

“Thank you to our audience and the basic general public for their well wishes adhering to Ian’s fall for the duration of this evening’s effectiveness of ‘Player Kings’,” the statement to Leisure Weekly browse.

“Following a scan, the outstanding NHS staff have certain us that he will make a fast and full recovery and Ian is in great spirits.

“The output has made the decision to cancel the functionality on Tuesday 18 June so Ian can relaxation. Those people impacted will be contacted by their stage of obtain as shortly as attainable tomorrow. Thank you to health professionals Rachel and Lee who were being on hand in the viewers and to all the location staff for their assistance.”

The Publish has achieved out to reps for for McKellen and Noël Coward theatre for remark.

An audience member explained to the BBC that the mishap involving McKellen was “very stunning.”

“As much as I noticed, he was mindful for the reason that he was asking for support,” the individual added.

British journalist Charlie Johnson was at the general performance and posted about McKellen’s fall on X, previously acknowledged as Twitter.

“Just witnessed Ian Mckellan severely injure himself following slipping off stage at Noel Coward Theatre. Sir Ian could be read screaming in discomfort as ushers rushed to his aid. Show cancelled as he is handled by ambulance crews. Want him all the greatest,” Johnson wrote.

McKellen is predicted to return to the phase Wednesday for the matinee effectiveness of the participate in, per the BBC.

“Player Kings” is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV Parts 1 and 2.”

The manufacturing commenced its 12-week run in April.

McKellen performs Falstaff, a companion to Prince Hal, who later will become King Henry V of England.

The “X-Men” actor instructed the BBC in April that he practically turned down the part of Falstaff, but was confident to do it by director Robert Icke.

McKellen mentioned that Icke has “turned Falstaff into a plausible character fairly than an exaggeration”.