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.
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.
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.
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.
The cast then travel to Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff on May 12 for five nights.
Fans can expect the third performance in Plymouth at the Theatre Royal from May 19 to May 24.
There will also be five nights at City Hall and Memorial Hall in Sheffield from May 26 to May 31.
Northampton's Royal & Derngate Theatre will host the cast from June 2 to June 7.
Theatre-lovers in Liverpool can go to watch them at Liverpool Empire for their usual five night run from June 9 to June 21.
Then final two stops will be held at the Grand Opera House in Belfast from June 23 to June 28, and the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin from June 30 to July 5.
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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