Ian McKellen Reveals ‘Fat Suit Saved My Ribs’ During ‘Agonising’ Stage Fall

Sir Ian McKellen pictured earlier this year

Sir Ian McKellen is opening up about experiencing “agonising” pain after he fell offstage during his performance in Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre in London.

The veteran performer was playing John Falstaff when he unexpectedly tumbled during a battle scene on 17 June. He sustained multiple injuries during the incident, including a chipped vertebrae and fractured wrist. 

“I avoid going out because I’m nervous someone might bump into me...