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Idris Elba rushes off stage to help woman who suffered seizure in audience during his new play

IDRIS Elba rushed off stage to help a woman who had a seizure during his new play on Wednesday.

Heroic Idris, 46, leapt to help theatre-goer Amanda Billington after she collapsed at Upper Campfield Market Hall in Manchester.

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Idris Elba in Manchester this week. The actor rushed to help a woman who suffered a seizure at his play in the cityCredit: PA:Press Association
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Amanda, an illustrator for Salford, suffers regular seizures due to a mystery undiagnosed condition.

She was taken to hospital for a check-up and was later released.

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She said: "I would love to thank him personally, but doubt I will cross paths with him - he’s very famous."

Idris, 46, helped the woman to the ambulance after she suffered a seizureCredit: PA:Press Association

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Luther star Idris is staring in the play Tree - which is running as part of the Manchester International Festival.

The show was co-created by Idris and Kwame Kwei-Armah and was holding a preview performance on Wednesday.

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It is running at the festival until July 13.

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