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Andrew Lloyd Webber called for theatre to be demolished

The Apollo Theatre's previous owner, Andrew Lloyd Webber, warned that the building was in a "shocking" state 10 years ago and recommended that it should be demolished. The ceiling collapsed on Thursday night, injuring 79 people, nine seriously.

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Mum and son talk of theatre ceiling collapse drama

A mother has described the moment the ceiling of a West End theatre collapsed, injuring her and her son. Novelist Freya North and 12 year old Felix were among 76 people hurt during a performance at the Apollo Theatre, last night. Three remain in hospital.

ITV News reporter Ben Chapman reports:

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