Many escaped the theatre through the coal hatch and through windows in the dressing rooms, while others attempted to escape via the west stage door, which opened inwards and became jammed as actors pressed toward the door frantically trying to get out.
Many escaped the theatre through the coal hatch and through windows in the dressing rooms. Others attempted to escape via the west stage door. The west stage door opened inwards. The west stage door became jammed as actors. These actors were pressed toward the door. This door was frantically trying to get out.