Only Fools and Horses musical plunged into chaos as theatre evacuated due to medical emergency
AN ONLY Fools and Horses musical has been evacuated after a "medical emergency".
The opening show at Blackpool's Winter Gardens was axed last night after an audience member became seriously ill.
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The musical has been touring the UK
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The Only Fools and Horses musical was evacuated last night
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An audience member at Blackpool's Winter Gardens became seriously ill
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The hit production, starring TV icon Paul Whitehouse as Granddad, began on Monday.
It is set to run until Saturday May 3.
But last night the show was halted as a fan was rushed out of the building.
The alarm was raised and they were taken to hospital by the ambulance service.
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The North West Ambulance Service has not shared any update about the condition of the audience member.
Lancashire Police confirmed officers responded to calls from the scene.
A spokesman for the Winter Gardens announced the show had been stopped.
But theatre-lovers can expect to see tonight's show running as usual.
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And, a statement regarding any ticket-holders affected last night is also due later today.
The stellar cast includes Sam Lupton as Del Boy, Tom Major as Rodney and Paul Whitehouse as Grandad.
Acting legend Paul said previously: 'We had four amazing years in the West End playing to packed out houses every night, so it's an honour to take Only Fools on the road to towns and cities up and down the country from September this year.
"I'm delighted to return to the role of Grandad once more – I've really missed him – and audiences will also get to see all the other hilarious characters they know and love from the television series live on stage at their local theatre.
"We can't wait to see you. Mange Tout! Mange Tout!'
Only Fools and Horses the Musical is a critically acclaimed feel-good production based on John Sullivan's legendary comedy sitcom.
It offers fans a script with an original score including 20 songs written by John's son, Jim Sullivan, and Paul Whitehouse himself.
The next performances on tour are scheduled in Turo at the Hall For Cornwall on Monday May 5 until May 10.
Production cast memebers
Sam Lupton
– Del Boy
Tom Major
– Rodney
Philip Childs
– alternate Grandad
Georgina Hagen
– Raquel
Nicola Munns
– Marlene / Cassandra
Craig Berry
– Boycie
Lee VG
– Trigger
Bradley John
– Denzil
Peter Watts
– Danny Driscoll / Mickey Pearce
Darryl Paul
– Mike / Tony Driscoll
Richard J Hunt
– Dating Agent
Gloria Acquaah-Harrison
– Mrs Obookao
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A statement from Winter Gardens
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