Off-stage drama meant French tenor Roberto Alagna was unable to continue after the second act of Tuesday's performance of Puccini's 'Turandot'

Off-stage drama meant French tenor Roberto Alagna was unable to continue after the second act of Tuesday's performance of Puccini's 'Turandot'

A theatre boss -- still dressed in his everyday workwear of jumper and chinos -- stepped in mid-performance to make sure the show went on at London's Royal Opera house after its star tenor was taken ill, a report said Thursday.

Off-stage drama at the world-famous Covent Garden venue, at which tickets can cost hundreds of pounds, meant French singer Roberto Alagna was unable to continue after completing the second act of Tuesday's performance of Puccini's "Turandot".

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