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Nicola Coughlan Battling Bug Amid Stage Play
6 Jan
Summary
- Nicola Coughlan is battling an illness during her stage play run.
- She will not sign autographs post-show on doctor's advice.
- The show, The Playboy Of The Western World, runs until February 28.
Actress Nicola Coughlan, widely recognized for her role in Bridgerton, has disclosed she is currently recovering from an illness contracted several weeks ago. The 38-year-old star is performing in a revival of John Millington Synge's classic play, 'The Playboy Of The Western World,' at The National Theatre. Despite her ongoing recovery, Coughlan is prioritizing her health to ensure she can perform throughout the remainder of the production's run.
Following medical guidance, Coughlan has announced that she will be unable to meet fans for autographs at the stage door. This decision aims to help her regain full health and maintain her ability to perform for audiences. She expressed gratitude for the continuous support and understanding from theatregoers, emphasizing her commitment to the successful continuation of the show. The production is set to conclude its run on February 28.
In the play, Nicola Coughlan stars as Pegeen Mike, sharing the stage with her former Derry Girls co-star Siobhán McSweeney, who plays Widow Quin. The production, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin, began its performances last month. This collaboration marks a reunion for the actresses after their successful run in the acclaimed sitcom Derry Girls, which depicted life in mid-1990s Northern Ireland.
