Hamilton musical ends in violence and police launch probe after brawl breaks out at show leaving audience members injured

Police have launched an investigation after a brawl broke out at a theatre during a performance of Hamilton. 

Officers were called to the Palace Theatre in Manchester on Friday night following reports that a fight had broken out between two female audience members during the hit musical. 

Another audience member who watched the drama unfold claimed that the two women began shouting at each other before one 'tried to attack' the other.  

Greater Manchester Police said that injuries sustained by the two audience members were 'not believed to be life-threatening'. 

The force added that an investigation is ongoing but no arrests have been made.  

It comes after earlier this year at the same theatre a production of The Bodyguard was cut short after two audience members refused to remain seated and refrain from loudly singing while the show was going on. 

Police officer were later called to the venue and spoke to the two men after they were removed by security staff. 

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: 'Officers were called to Oxford Street in the city centre at about 10.30pm on Friday 24 November 2023 to a report of an assault. 

'An investigation is ongoing at this time with no arrests made.

'Thankfully, injuries sustained are not believed to be life-threatening.'