Sword Strikes Playgoer During ‘Richard III’ in Berlin

During a performance of Shakespeare's "Richard III" in Berlin, German actor Lars Eidinger accidentally struck a playgoer with his sword in the final scene. The incident occurred when Eidinger, who was portraying the titular character, lost control of the weapon as part of the play's climactic battle sequence. The playgoer, who was seated in the front row, sustained minor injuries and was immediately attended to by the theater's medical staff. The performance was briefly interrupted, but the show continued after the audience member was given first aid and deemed able to remain in their seat. The incident has raised concerns about the safety protocols in place for such staged combat scenes. Theater officials have expressed regret over the incident and stated that they are reviewing their safety measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The well-being of the audience member is the primary concern, and the theater has assured that they are in contact with the individual to ensure their recovery.