A MAJOR tourist attraction was evacuated mid-performance after an ‘illegal firework display’ on Thames Bridge.
Theatregoers were stunned when Shakespeare’s Globe was cleared out on Wednesday at around 10pm.
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It is understood the pyrotechnics were sparked on Thames bridge by football fans celebrating the birthday of an Algerian club during an Antony and Cleopatra performance.
Audience member and local resident Mark Johnson told The Mail: “It was really confusing. It felt like it was near the end of the performance when we saw bright red lights in the sky.
“Most of the audience looked up and we saw fireworks and there was a general sense of confusion. Even the actors and actresses looked up.”
The performance came to a shocking halt before the audience were rushed into the basement.
They were forced to wait out the reportedly illegal display for around 20 minutes.
A warning announcement was made on stage which read: “Unfortunately it is necessary to end the performance. Please exit the theatre following direction from our stewarding team.
“The ticketing team will process refunds as soon as possible and contact you if necessary.”