Paul Merton show abandoned at Portsmouth Theatre Royal due to roof leak

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 14:07 · Archive

Paul Merton's improvisation show was abandoned with about 15 minutes remaining after water cascaded into the theatre.

Paul Merton and Suki Webster's improvisation show at the Theatre Royal in Portsmouth was abandoned with approximately 15 minutes left to perform when water cascaded into the venue, falling on the audience. The incident forced the evacuation and cancellation of the remainder of the performance.

Urgent repairs to the Theatre Royal's roof have begun following the water ingress. The theatre is taking action to address the structural issue that caused the leak during the show.

How it is being reported

• Portsmouth: 'The roof started leaking'BBC Hampshire · 2 Oct, 17:14
• Paul Merton show halted by theatre roof leakBBC Hampshire · 2 Oct, 13:42
• Urgent repairs underway to fix Theatre Royal roof in Portsmouth after torrent of water gushes into venueThe News, Portsmouth · 1 Oct, 12:50
• Paul Merton and Suki Webster in Portsmouth: Cascading water inside Theatre Royal stops improv showThe News, Portsmouth · 1 Oct, 08:01

In this story: Paul Merton · Suki Webster · Theatre Royal · Portsmouth

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