Despite lobbying from the arts world, including the Theatrical Management Association, the Welsh Assembly took the decision not to allow a clause to be inserted into its legislation as in England, where smoking on stage will be permitted as part of performance "if artistic integrity makes it appropriate"Â. Wales' ban on smoking in enclosed public places comes into force on April 2, three months ahead of England.
The TMA had argued that a ban would "unnecessarily and unjustifiably"Â affect full performance and accurate interpretation of writers' intentions, while fears have also been expressed that it could dissuade certain touring productions from visiting Wales.
By www.theatre-wales.co.uk
Posted December 22nd, 2006 by ruzik_tuzik
