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We were live at the Winnipeg Free Press News Café at 10 a.m. with Andrew Wilson, co-author of a new book on theatre legend John Hirsch.

Wilson, co-author of A Fiery Soul: The Life and Theatrical Times of John Hirsch, joined us to discuss the book, in particular, an excerpt on Hirsch’s Winnipeg years that will run in Saturday’s Winnipeg Free Press.

You can watch a replay of the interview below:

John Hirsch, seen in a 1967 file photo.
John Hirsch, seen in a 1967 file photo.
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