Chest-Beating for Gentlemen
5-minute comedy
A hospital has introduced a new policy encouraging male nurses to express their masculinity.
Cast: 2m, 2f
Part of Higgledy-Trilogy
Cast: 2m, 2f
Part of Higgledy-Trilogy
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