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As fifteen year-olds, best friends Khafi and Zain strive to live their professional wrestling dreams and escape the conservative norms of Ilford, but their hopes of freedom come to a halt as the consequences of patriarchy, abuse and toxic masculinity within their culture reach a boiling point. While Zain is happy to make a joke in any situation, Khafi leans more towards sensitivity and understanding, regardless both boys know they can lean on each other - until they cant.

Bhaijaan explores the impact of toxic masculinity on young South Asian boys clouded by violence, religion and the need to be a man.

Reviews:

A gritty and compelling story that shines a light on the myriad challenges faced by working-class teenage boys today. - Chris Omaweng (LondonTheatre1)

A celebration of what is possible when masculinity escapes the toxicity that all too often comes with it. - Scott Matthewman (The Reviews Hub)

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