Ian McKellen expected to make ‘speedy recovery’ after falling off stage

Actor in good spirits' after fall during Player Kings performance, Noel Coward theatre spokesperson said

Ian McKellen is in good spirits" and expected to make a speedy and full recovery" after a fall during Monday evening's performance of Player Kings, a spokesperson for the Noel Coward theatre in London has said.

McKellen was taken to hospital after the fall. The audience was evacuated from the West End theatre and informed that the evening show was cancelled.