The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre was forced to cancel a performance for the first time in 17 years Friday night after an actor was the victim of an attempted mugging.
According to a release from the Royal MTC, an actor from the show Outside Mullingar was treated by paramedics after the incident.
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It was announced to a crowd of 200 just after 7 p.m. Friday that the show was canceled.
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The Royal MTC said the injuries to the actor, who wishes to remain anonymous, were minor and the show is slated to continue on its regular schedule starting Saturday.
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The box office has already been in contact with those who were in attendance to refund or re-book tickets.
The centre is filing a police report.
Outside Mullingar runs until Feb. 17.
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