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Stephen Fry “Not Looking Where He Was Going” Before O2 Stage Fall, Companies He Is Suing Claim
Stephen Fry was “not looking where he was going” when he fell from a stage at the O2 in London, the companies he is suing have told the High Court.
The actor and broadcaster, 69, is seeking up to £100,000 in damages after he plunged about two metres onto a concrete floor following a talk at the CogX festival in September 2023. He broke his leg, hip, pelvis and ribs.
What does Stephen Fry say happened?
Fry’s lawyers say the three companies were negligent. They argue the stage and backstage area were not made safe, were not properly lit and were not properly protected, which led to him falling off the edge.
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What do the companies say?
| Company | Its defence |
|---|---|
| CogX Festival Ltd | Had no role in designing or building the stage. Says it would have been “entirely obvious” there was a drop, and that Fry did not take “due care and attention” |
| Blonstein Events (production agency) | Says Fry is very experienced at getting on and off stages, went past the exit point and tried to squeeze through a small gap at the back |
| Sourced Global Ltd (staffing) | Says Fry ignored a clear and easy-to-follow briefing from the stage manager on how to leave the stage |
No hearing has taken place yet, and the claims have not been tested in court.
How is Stephen Fry now?
Fry has spoken openly about his recovery since the fall, saying doctors told him he was lucky to be able to walk again.
Photo: Sergey Nivens / Shutterstock
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