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John Barrowman injured in Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime horse fall | John Barrowman injured in Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime horse fall |
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Actor John Barrowman has been injured during a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk at a Glasgow theatre. | Actor John Barrowman has been injured during a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk at a Glasgow theatre. |
The Doctor Who and Torchwood star was taken to hospital from the SECC Clyde Auditorium as a precaution. His injuries were not serious. | The Doctor Who and Torchwood star was taken to hospital from the SECC Clyde Auditorium as a precaution. His injuries were not serious. |
Barrowman had fallen off a live horse during the matinee show, which also stars the Krankies. | Barrowman had fallen off a live horse during the matinee show, which also stars the Krankies. |
Janette Tough, "Wee Jimmy" Krankie, was almost killed in an on-stage accident in the city in 2004. | Janette Tough, "Wee Jimmy" Krankie, was almost killed in an on-stage accident in the city in 2004. |
She suffered a fractured skull after falling from a mechanical beanstalk at the Pavilion Theatre. | She suffered a fractured skull after falling from a mechanical beanstalk at the Pavilion Theatre. |
An SECC spokeswoman said: "During today's matinee performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, John Barrowman suffered an injury on stage and has been taken to hospital as a precaution. | An SECC spokeswoman said: "During today's matinee performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, John Barrowman suffered an injury on stage and has been taken to hospital as a precaution. |
"His understudy, Greg Barrowman, has already stepped in to finish the rest of the show." | "His understudy, Greg Barrowman, has already stepped in to finish the rest of the show." |
She added: "John Barrowman is completely fine. He is just a little bit bruised." | She added: "John Barrowman is completely fine. He is just a little bit bruised." |
It is hoped the Glasgow-born actor will return to the show on Saturday afternoon. | It is hoped the Glasgow-born actor will return to the show on Saturday afternoon. |
Jack and the Beanstalk is due to end its run on Sunday. | Jack and the Beanstalk is due to end its run on Sunday. |