The musical (Ser)JAMES explores the life and dual identity of James Miranda Barry, a 19th-century British military surgeon. Born as Margaret Bulkley in Ireland during the late 18th century, the subject adopted a male identity to pursue a career in medicine, eventually rising to the highest ranks within the British military medical service. The production examines the challenges and professional achievements associated with this transition during a period when medical practice was restricted by gender.
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