Sir Ian McKellen, 85, delights fans as he makes surprise return to the stage as King Richard for Palladium pantomime - months after horror fall forced him to withdraw from play Sir Ian McKellen delighted fans as he made a surprise return to the stage with an unscheduled appearance in pantomime Robin Hood, at the London Palladium on Saturday evening.
The actor, 85, who suffered a number of injuries after falling off the stage during a performance of Player Kings in June, was decked out in a colourful costume to play the role of King Richard.
Sir Ian McKellen delighted fans as he made a surprise return to the stage with an unscheduled appearance in pantomime Robin Hood, at London's Palladium on Saturday evening.
The crowd went wild for the legendary Lord Of The Rings actor actor who was pulled onto the stage in light up chariot.
Addressing the audience Sir Ian exclaimed: 'Hello, this is my debut at the London Palladium!
