The opening night performance of Cleansed at London's Almeida Theatre saw Sarah Kane's provocative play live up to its reputation – with one audience member fainting during a graphic scene. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementDuring Wednesday's (29 July) press night performance of the play, directed for the Almeida by Rebecca Frecknall, an audience member was seen receiving assistance from staff before being helped from the auditorium. Stuart Thompson in 'Cleansed' at the Almeida (Marc Brenner)In a statement, a spokesperson for the Almeida told The Independent: "One audience member required assistance during last night's performance of Cleansed. Our Front of House team were on hand to provide care and the audience member was quick to recover. Cleansed is at the Almeida Theatre until 29 August.