During a theatrical performance of 'Richard III' at the Schaubühne in Berlin, actor Lars Eidinger accidentally injured an audience member when his rapier slipped during a fight scene. Following the incident, the performance was stopped as Eidinger immediately attended to the injured woman, who had sustained a head injury. He apologized to her and called for the house lights to be turned on to seek assistance from anyone in the audience who could help.

A doctor in the audience promptly responded, providing first aid to the woman, who was found bleeding from her head. Eidinger was reportedly in shock from the incident and decided to cancel the performance himself. The audience was then evacuated from the theater, although the condition of the injured woman was initially unclear, raising concerns about her health and safety after the accident.

The incident occurred during a well-received production of 'Richard III,' which has been running since February, featuring Eidinger in the lead role. The unfortunate event has sparked discussions about safety measures in theater productions, particularly concerning the use of stage weapons and the protocols in place to ensure audience safety during live performances.