Emergency services were called to the Theatre Royal in Plymouth on Wednesday after a member of the audience suffered a medical emergency during a matinee performance of Legally Blonde The Musical. The show was halted as ambulance and fire crews responded to the incident.
Witnesses reported seeing at least three ambulances and a fire engine outside the venue. A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they assisted the ambulance service in safely removing a person experiencing seizures from the building.
The performance was able to resume after the individual was taken out. A spokesperson for Theatre Royal Plymouth thanked the audience, cast, crew, and emergency responders for their calm and considerate response, adding that the situation was promptly attended to.
Social media users praised the theatre staff and emergency services for their handling of the incident. One audience member noted that there were two medical stoppages during the show, with staff keeping everyone updated and the cast and crew restarting the performance professionally.
