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Now playing Next Culture news Theatre actors performing in underwear sparks censorship row in Spain Two small theatre companies in Toledo say local right-wing parties PP and Vox cancelled their play because actors performed in their underwear, saying it “scandalised the public”. 21/12/2023
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