Theatre Royal called off due to actor's death just before the show

Alex Giannini was a well-known actor, he died at the age of 52 Credit: PA

The Theatre Royal in Plymouth cancelled a performance of the musical Mack & Mabel because an actor died just before the show.

52-year-old Alex Giannini - who appeared in the film 'Legend' about the Kray twins - died of natural causes on Friday 2 October.

His death meant Friday's showing of Mack and Mabel at the Theatre Royal was cancelled.

His agent paid tribute to "an incredible life force":