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Daily Record
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Matt Lucas quits show mid performance after falling ill
The BBC comedy legend updated his fans on Instagram about his condition. Matt Lucas has given his fans a health update over social media after he had to pull out of Les Miserables mid-performance after falling ill. The comedy legend is currently touring in the 2025 international area tour of Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular. The show is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the original London production and Matt is playing the role of criminal and brute Monsieur Thénardier. The show is currently on its Australia leg of the tour where the quick cast change was forced to occur. On May 14, Matt had to leave the Sydney theatre due to health concerns while his understudy took over the role, reports the Mirror. The 51-year-old took to Instagram on Friday to update his 405,000 followers on his health. He wrote: "I've been having a magical time in Les Misérables in arenas across Sydney and Melbourne," he wrote. "In over 30 years, I've never had to bow out of a performance, but tonight, as I was singing Master Of The House, I could feel my voice deserting me. "So if Thénardier looked very different in act two, that was because the amazing Connor James took over. I am now in bed resting up, and I hope to be back on stage soon." His fans have gone on to fill the comments section of his post with well wishes, as one person wrote: "Aw take care of yourself matt, rest yourself and come back strong again!" His former Great British Bake Off co-host Noel Fielding also wrote: "Get well soon lovely," while former EastEnders and Once Upon A Time star Sean Maguire commented: "I hope you feel better soon, my dear friend. X." Gail McKinnion, from Brave and Doctors, went on to say: "Sorry to hear you are feeling poorly. Rest up, you'll be fighting fit in no time x." Matt first shot to fame over 20 years ago with David Walliams through their hit show Little Britain. The comedic duo has revealed earlier this year that they are now working together on a new project - a podcast called Making a Scene. The pair have since released regular episodes, with some featuring interviews with huge stars such as Simon Pegg and Daisy May Cooper. David and Matt first met at the National Youth Theatre in the early 90s, where they quickly shared a bond over comedy and impressions. In 1999, the pair marked one of their first collaborations on Rock Profile, which lead to other TV parts. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. However, this all led to the duo finally making it big with Little Britain in 2003. Running until 2006, the sketch show initially aired on BBC Three before moving to BBC One. However, the show has faced backlash in recent years, with Ofcom branding some sketches as being "explicitly racist and outdated" back in 2023. Last year, David teased fans with the idea of bringing back Little Britain, sharing that he thought that offence and shock "can actually be quite exciting". He added: "The comedy I grew up with, whether it's Mel Brooks or Monty Python... I love being shocked. I mean, offence is a bit of a different thing, isn't it, and as a white, middle aged man things don't offend you in the same way as they might if you were a member of a minority group. "But at the same time, I think comedy has got to be playful. And the thing is, if you're worried every time you make a joke… You have half a second to decide with the thing you're going to say, you should say or not."
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Comedy legend issues health update after falling ill and quitting show
The Little Britain star took to Instagram to update fans about his condition after abandoning his role mid-show. He is now resting but says he hopes to be "back on stage soon" Matt Lucas has been supported by fans are revealing he was forced to pull out of Les Miserables mid-show over health concerns. The 51-year-old is currently touring in the 2025 international arena tour of Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular, which is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the original London production. The show, is currently in Australia where the incident occured. He was forced to abandon his role of Monsieur Thénardier, and leave the theatre on May 14 while an understudy took over during the production in Sydney. Taking to Instagram on Friday he issued a health update to his 405,000 followers. It read: "I've been having a magical time in Les Misérables in arenas across Sydney and Melbourne," he wrote. "In over 30 years, I've never had to bow out of a performance, but tonight, as I was singing Master Of The House, I could feel my voice deserting me. So if Thénardier looked very different in act two, that was because the amazing Connor James took over. I am now in bed resting up, and I hope to be back on stage soon." His fans rushed to the comments section to wish him well, one wrote: "Aw take care of yourself matt, rest yourself and come back strong again!" His former Great British Bake Off colleague Noel Fielding simply said: "Get well soon lovely," while former EastEnders and Once Upon A Time star Sean Maguire commented: "I hope you feel better soon, my dear friend. X." Brave and Doctors actress Gail McKinnion wrote: "Sorry to hear you are feeling poorly. Rest up, you'll be fighting fit in no time x." Matt shot to fame with David Walliams with their hit show over 20 years ago, and now they are working together again. The two comedians revealed earlier this year that they would be unleasing their very first podcast together called, Making A Scene. They have since released regular episodes, some featuring interviews with big names including Simon Pegg, and Daisy May Cooper Matt and David met at the National Youth Theatre in the early 90s and quickly bonded over their love of comedy and impressions. One of their first collaborations was on Rock Profile, which started in 1999. After other TV parts they finally made it big in 2003 with Little Britain. The sketch show aired from 2003 until 2006 on BBC Three and eventually BBC One, however faced backlash in recent years, with some sketches being branded "explicitly racist and outdated" by Ofcom back in 2023. Last year, David teased the idea of bringing Little Britain back, revealing that he thought that offence and shock "can actually be quite exciting". He said: "The comedy I grew up with, whether it's Mel Brooks or Monty Python... I love being shocked. I mean, offence is a bit of a different thing, isn't it, and as a white, middle aged man things don't offend you in the same way as they might if you were a member of a minority group. "But at the same time, I think comedy has got to be playful. And the thing is, if you're worried every time you make a joke… You have half a second to decide with the thing you're going to say, you should say or not."
Perth Now
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Matt Lucas pulls out of Les Mis show due to health issues
Matt Lucas had to pull out of 'Les Misérables' mid-performance after suffering health issues. The 51-year-old actor and comedian has been starring as Monsieur Thénardier in the touring production of the musical in Australia but was replaced by his co-star Connor Jones after taking ill on stage. He wrote on Instagram: 'I've been having a magical time in Les Misérables in arenas in Sydney and Melbourne. 'In over 30 years I've never had to bow out during a performance but tonight, as I was singing 'Master Of The House', I could feel my voice deserting me, 'So if Thenardier looked very different in Act 2, that was because the amazing Connor Jones took over. 'I'm now in bed resting up, and hope to be back on stage soon.' 'Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular' began in Sydney last month and continues in Melbourne until May 25, before moving to Brisbane for five shows. The Australian leg is a limited five-week run celebrating the 40th anniversary of the original London production. Meanwhile, Matt recently issued an apology to actress Millie Bobby Brown after he used a catchphrase from a 'Little Britain' character to mock her appearance. Matt wrote 'no but yeah but', the famous phrase from delinquent teenager Vicky Pollard in the popular sketch comedy series, above pictures of the young actress. However, after Millie, 21, hit out at those mocking her appearance, he wrote: 'Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context. Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain. 'There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard, who had blonde hair and always wore a pink top, and in the photo you had blonde hair and wore a pink top so I pointed out the similarity by posting one of her catchphrases. 'I thought you looked terrific and I was mortified when the press wrote that I 'slammed' you, firstly because that's not my style, and secondly, because I think you're brilliant. 'I would not have posted it if I had thought it would have upset you but I realise it has and for that, I apologise.'
What's On
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Confirmed: BEETLEJUICE The Musical is coming to Abu Dhabi
Say his name three times… Abu Dhabi has been on a roll lately, bringing in musical fans from across the city and the country with its lineup. We've heard the people sing with Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular just this month, and we will continue to sing some of the greatest tunes of all time when Mamma Mia! comes dancing into town in June 2025. And now, the popular indoor arena on Yas Island, Etihad Arena, has just confirmed that BEETLEJUICE The Musical is coming to town. The hilarious ghost is heading to Abu Dhabi from Thursday, November 20 to 30, 2025. Sign up for tickets on where you will be able to nab pre-sale tickets for a starting price of Dhs99. All you need to do is sign up by adding in your name, email address, and country of residence. The public sale will begin on May 8, 2025. Iconic musical Mamma Mia! is coming to Abu Dhabi in June What is BEETLEJUICE The Musical about? BEETLEJUICE The Musical is based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE, and tells the story of Lydia Deetz. Lydia is a strange and unusual teenager dealing with grief from the loss of her mother and a neglectful father. The house that they have recently moved into is haunted by a recently deceased couple and a degenerate demon with a thing for stripes. But thankfully, Lydia has a thing for 'all-things-dead,' and she calls on the ghosts to help scare away her father and stepmother. Beetlejuice comes up with the perfect plan, which involves exorcism, an adorable girl scout who gets scared out of her wits, and a whole (nether)world of pandemonium. Can you imagine the chaos that ensues? We can't wait to watch this! In the mean time, join us as we say… Beetlejuice… Beetlejuice… Beetlejuice… Images: @beetlejuicebway Instagram > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
What's On
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Is BEETLEJUICE The Musical coming to Abu Dhabi?
Say my name three times… Abu Dhabi has been on a roll lately, bringing in musical fans from across the city and the country with its line-up. We've heard the people sing with Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular just this month, and we will continue to sing some of the greatest tunes of all time when Mamma Mia! comes dancing into town in June 2025. And now, the popular indoor arena on Yas Island, Etihad Arena, has just dropped a teaser sharing a latest announcement. The post's caption states, 'All you gotta do is say my name three times…' adding that the big reveal will be confirmed on May 1, 2025. Judging by the post, the black and white stripes and the little green beetle crawling across the screen, it can only mean one thing: BEETLEJUICE The Musical is coming to Abu Dhabi. No other details are mentioned, so we will have to wait for May 1 for a confirmation and the date of the performance. Iconic musical Mamma Mia! is coming to Abu Dhabi in June What is BEETLEJUICE The Musical about? BEETLEJUICE The Musical is based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE and tells the story of Lydia Deetz. Lydia is a strange and unusual teenager dealing with the grief from the loss of her mother, and a neglectful father. The house that they have recently moved into is haunted by the Maitlands, but Lydia's pleas are ignored by her father. She ends up meeting Beetlejuice, a bio-exorcist demon who dreams about getting rid of the curse that makes him invisible to the living world. The catch? Only Lydia can see him. All that is needed to lift the curse? She has to say his name three times… But she isn't going to make it that easy for him. The plot thickens as Lydia ends up developing a relationship with the Maitlands. And as you can imagine… chaos ensues…. We will have to wait until May 1 for all the details, so be sure to check back on for all the details… In the meantime, join us as we say… Beetlejuice… Beetlejuice… Beetlejuice… Images: @beetlejuicebway Instagram > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
