Ian McKellen watches final day of Players Kings from audience as he recovers from fall
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. McKellen said in a statement that his exit was decided with the “greatest reluctance” due to doctor’s advice. McKellen reassured fans earlier this month that his doctors promised he will make a “complete recovery” if he avoids working for the next few weeks. He assured audience members that Icke’s “masterful production remains intact”, despite his absence, and that he is “on the mend”. “None of us ever wants to let down our audience.” McKellen has played several Shakespearean characters over the years, including Richard II, Macbeth, Coriolanus and King Lear.
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