Only Fools and Horses Musical stars ‘visibly upset’ after racist abuse from crowd

Sign 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. Read our privacy policy The cast of the Only Fools and Horses musical were left “visibly upset” after a performance was disrupted by racist abuse from an audience member. The incident prompted producers of the musical, which is currently playing at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith in London, to release a statement condemning “any form of abuse towards our cast or company members”. “Unfortunately security were unable to identify the culprit and eject them from the theatre.” open image in gallery A performance was disrupted when an audience member made vile remarks A source close to the production claimed that “the cast members were visibly upset, it’s not the sort of thing you would expect to receive in everyday life, let alone on a stage”. “It’s a warm and fun production, it’s totally unacceptable.” On Saturday, show bosses put out a statement, stressing that: “Here at Only Fools and Horses The Musical we always act with respect and kindness towards ourselves and others.