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Loss of manual jobs could be driving toxic masculinity, says Sting
Musician says ‘we’ve lost that direction for our energy’ as his play The Last Ship returns to West End
TL;DR
- Sting posits that the decline of physical work for men may be a factor in modern toxic masculinity.
- His musical, 'The Last Ship,' focusing on the closure of shipyards and the identity crisis of workers, is returning to the West End.
- The musical is not intended to romanticize a dangerous industry but rather to explore the loss of community and pride.
- Sting describes the creation of 'The Last Ship' as a difficult but rewarding experience.
- He is currently involved in a high court dispute regarding alleged unpaid royalties with former bandmates from The Police.