Sir Ian McKellen is rushed to hospital after actor falls off the stage

Actor Sir Ian McKellen has been rushed to hospital after falling off stage during a performance at a London theatre tonight.

The 85-year-old was in a fight scene during a performance of Player Kings at the Noël Coward theatre when he lost his balance and fell.

The audience has been evacuated from the theatre in London’s West End and they have been told the evening show has been cancelled, the BBC reports.

This is a breaking news story. More to follow. 

Actor Ian McKellen has been rushed to hospital after falling off stage during a performance at a London theatre tonight

Sir Ian McKellen (centre) bows at the curtain call during the press night performance of ‘Player Kings’ at the Noel Coward Theatre on April 11