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Moment woman ‘screams’ over The Bodyguard song and clashes with security as she’s dragged out before ‘riot cops’ called
SHOCKING footage shows the moment a woman was dragged out of The Bodyguard as the venue descended into chaos.
Police were scrambled to a row at Palace Theatre in Manchester after audience members began "trying to sing over the cast".
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The hit musical had be stopped early following the chaos last night as theatre-goers claimed some people were being "incredibly disruptive" by shouting and screaming.
Footage has now emerged of a woman being dragged out of the packed theatre by security.
A second woman was also removed from the balcony as audience members burst into applause, reports.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the evidence is now being "reviewed" before any further decisions are made.
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Ex-Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton, who plays the lead role of Rachel Marron in the show, has now apologised for the mayhem.
She said: "I wanted to send a really special message to people in Manchester who came to the show tonight, to say 'thank you so much'.
"I respect that you paid your money and I am so grateful to everyone who respects the people on stage who want to give you a beautiful show. For everything that happened tonight, I can't say, I don't have all of the details.
"I just am very very sorry that we couldn't finish the show. I fought really hard, it feels awful. I just hope that we see you again.
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"The Bodyguard is a great show, it's a wonderful story, love story. And I know people were out just to see a really beautiful show and I think everyone who was respectful of the performers, I am very sorry for those who weren't.
"Hopefully we see you soon. That's it, thank you, love you."
While Ayden Callaghan, who plays bodyguard Frank Farmer, slammed those who had ruined the show for the rest of the theatre.
The ex-Hollyoaks star said: "Theatre pulled the show at the end tonight because of disgusting behaviour. We wanted to carry on but it had become a major incident.
"I’m really sorry to what was 99.9% a brilliant audience that a few badly behaved individuals ruined it."
The chaos unfolded after police stormed the theatre during a rendition of 'I Will Always Love You'.
Audience members claimed there was "a lot of heckling" aimed at Melody, whose mic was subsequently cut.
One woman said: "Went to The Palace Theatre in Manchester to watch The Bodyguard and a bunch of entitled p****s starting singing over the lead during the final song.
"A riot broke out, the show was cancelled and the police were called."
Another added: "Just been to watch the bodyguard at the palace and a mini riot erupted during the big ending, show cancelled people being physically removed and fights in the aisles. All because you can’t sing along !!!!! Police at the scene!!! Utter madness."
Theatre-goers have previously been warned not to sing during the show with sings dotted around the auditorium.
Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers were called to the Palace Theatre last night (7 April 2023) after staff reported a number of people in the audience causing a disturbance.
"Two people removed by security staff were spoken to by police and a decision about any further action will be made once the evidence has been reviewed."
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