Sir Ian McKellen Pulls Out Of UK Tour Due To Injuries Sustained While Falling Off Stage

Sir Ian McKellen at the press night for his recent show Player Kings

Sir Ian McKellen has revealed he will no longer be taking part in a touring production of Player Kings, as a result of the injuries he sustained during the show’s West End run.

Two weeks ago, the 85-year-old actor was appearing in Robert Icke’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV Parts One and Two, when he fell off the front of the stage, and was later admitted to hospital.

After the following two nights’ performances were subsequently cancelled...