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Espert Withdraws from Play, Peña to Replace
Veteran Spanish actress Nuria Espert withdraws from a play due to vertigo; Vicky Peña will replace her.
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Teatros Del CanalRoyal Central School Of Speech And Drama
Nuria EspertVicky PeñaWajdi Mouawad
- Who will replace Nuria Espert in the play?
- Vicky Peña will replace Nuria Espert in the play. Peña and Espert recently worked together on another play, "La isla del aire."
- What is Nuria Espert's background and career history?
- Espert has a long and celebrated career with numerous awards and honors, including the Max de Honor and an honorary doctorate from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Despite her recent health issue, she has expressed no intention of retiring from acting.
- Why did Nuria Espert withdraw from the play Todos pájaros?
- Nuria Espert, an 89-year-old actress, had to withdraw from the play "Todos pájaros" due to unexpected dizziness. The production will continue with Vicky Peña replacing Espert.
- What is the play Todos pájaros about, and what are its thematic concerns?
- The play, "Todos pájaros," by Wajdi Mouawad, is inspired by a Persian legend about an amphibian bird and reflects the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
- What is the nature of Espert's health issue, and what role did it play in her decision to withdraw?
- Espert's ailment is not serious; it's a temporary issue of vertigo. The decision to replace her also considered the upcoming extensive tour of Spain after the Madrid performances.