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McKellen was starring in "Player Kings", a production of William
Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Parts One and Two", in the capital's
West End theatre district, on June 17 when he lost his footing
and fell off the front of the stage during a fight scene.
The actor, who is best known for playing Gandalf in the film
versions of "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" and was also
Magneto in the "X-Men" movies, was taken to hospital.
"Two weeks after my accident onstage, my injuries improve day by
day," he said in a statement.
"It's with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted the
medical advice to protect my full recovery by not working in the
meantime."
David Semark, McKellen's understudy who completed the run in
London, will play the role in Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich and
Newcastle, producers said.
McKellen's stage career stretches back to 1961, where his
credits include playing Richard III, King Lear and Macbeth.
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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