Several people have been hurt after part of the ceiling fell in at a theatre on London’s West End.
It happened during a performance of Death of a Salesman at the Piccadilly Theatre.
Pictures shared online showed a large hole in the ceiling with wires hanging down. Witnesses reported hearing running water before the section fell.
Ceiling came down half way through performance of death of a salesman at the #Piccadilly#theatre. Started with some dripping that increased in rate until it all caved in. pic.twitter.com/ZuoRmszrmZ
— Theo Carter (@TJ_SC) November 6, 2019
Emergency services were called just before 8pm and police said a few people suffered "minor injuries," but everyone had exited the theatre.
The production stars HBO legend Wendell Pierce and after the incident he spoke to audience members outside.
“We apologise and we are glad that no one is hurt and I ask you all to come back and see our production,” he said.
“We are so honoured that you came tonight and so sorry that this happened.”
Well that was eventful- the ceiling at the Piccadilly Theatre fell in whilst watching #DeathOfASalesman. Incredibly efficient evacuation by the staff & very excited to hear @WendellPierce up close but sad not to see the play. Hopefully no one injured pic.twitter.com/iXPLDZpupV
— Helen Berresford (@HelenBerresford) November 6, 2019
A number of audience members praised the theatre staff for the speed with which they evacuated the building.
