International cabaret star Hans is badly injured after falling 4 metres while performing on a cruise ship off the coast of Turkey overnight.
abc.net.au/news/cabaret-star-hans-falls-while-performing-on-cruise-ship/101379554Australian cabaret star Hans has been badly injured after falling 4 metres while performing on a cruise ship off the coast of Turkey overnight.He suffered extensive foot injuries and 'manageable' spinal damageAdelaide entertainer Matt Gilbertson, whose onstage persona Hans is a camp German accordion player, was on a Europe tour with Atlantis Events.
The performer posted on his social media pages that he fell 4 metres from the stage into an orchestra pit."At this stage, the spine looks manageable but I will require extensive surgery on my right foot.The performer will be flown via medical evacuation from Turkey to London for surgery.His agency Watercooler Talent issued a statement saying that Hans "has regretfully had to withdraw" from his headline act at the Broken Heel Festival in Broken Hill next month.
"Future shows are currently on stand-by until we have more of an idea of my recovery plan" Hans wrote on his page. "I want to thank everyone in the audience on Thursday night for being so understanding when this occurred and to those who have already sent very kind messages of support."
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