An interesting take on the anti-tobacco law...

Smoking is now illegal in any indoor, public facility in Spain. But what about theatres? Should actors be allowed to smoke on stage? The anti-tobacco law is criticized by some theatrical associations in Spain who plead for an exception to the law in the name of creativity. The associations argue that the instances in which a character smokes tobacco on stage are few and far between, and they say they intend to inform the health and sanitation authorities in advance.

http://www.abcdesevilla.es/20110217/cultura-teatros/sevi-teatro-antitabaco-201102171246.html