Ian McKellen’s Fall Leads to Performance Cancellation

According to various media reports, McKellen fell off the stage on Monday after losing his balance during a performance. A journalist present at the theater reported the accident on X (formerly Twitter): “I just witnessed Ian McKellen get seriously injured after falling off the stage at the Noel Coward Theatre. Sir Ian could be heard screaming in pain as the ushers rushed to assist him.

Following McKellen’s fall, the performance was halted. The show scheduled for Tuesday has also been canceled. A spokesperson for the theater stated that the actor is expected to make a full recovery with no lasting damage. According to BBC reports, McKellen is “in good spirits” and is resting to return to the stage soon.