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From Lecture Hall to Stage: Wits Students Take On Masculinity

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A powerful new student production is on stage in Joburg this week— asking tough questions about masculinity, identity, and the emotional baggage men are taught to carry.

"The 8th Bag" was created by young performers from Wits - who’ve turned a class assignment into a deeply personal production - that will be on stage at the Joburg Theatre for 4 shows this week.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny caught up with the students...
9 Feb English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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