VETERAN actor Brian Blessed missed the opening of a production in the region last night due to ill health.
The 67-year-old star was due to appear at Darlington Civic Theatre in the supernatural drama, The Haunted Hotel.
He pulled out of the play in Colchester last week after suffering chest pains and the Civic announced yesterday that Blessed would not be appearing at the opening night.
However, the theatre said it was hopeful he would appear later in the week.
A spokeswoman said: "The show is running until Saturday. The situation could potentially change, he is very keen to get back so we are hopeful."
Published: 21/09/2004
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