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McKellen is starring as John Falstaff in "Player Kings", a
production of William Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Parts One and
Two", in the capital's West End theatre district.
In a fight scene during Monday evening's performance, McKellen
lost his footing and fell off the front of the stage, crying out
as staff rushed to help, the BBC reported.
The show was cancelled and he was taken to hospital. He is in
"good spirits" and expected to "make a speedy and full recovery"
and will be back on stage on Wednesday, the theatre spokesman
said.
McKellen 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.
His stage career stretches back to 1961, where his credits
include playing Richard III, King Lear and Macbeth.
(Reporting by Sarah Young, Editing by Kylie MacLellan)
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