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Fans splash out on thousands to see McGregor on stage

Wed 05 Dec 11:20 AM

Fans desperate to (Train)spot Ewan McGregor on stage in Othello are paying almost £2000 to catch a glimpse.

The Star Wars actor is playing Lago in the Shakespeare play alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor at the Donmar Warehouse in London - and his presence has caused such a fuss, all 23,000 tickets sold out in 3 hours. The tickets, which originally cost up to £29, are now selling on eBay for for up to £2000.

Theatre bosses have sent written warnings to ticket holders that any resold tickets "will be rendered void".

However, it seems audiences should have put the money to better use as McGregor's portrayal of Lago has hardly wowed the critics, with The Daily Telegraph calling his performance "lifeless".