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- ↑ Playwright and Play information
- ↑ Royal Court Premier information
- ↑ An Afternoon Less Ordinary Press Release, 2009
- ↑ Elephant and Castle Transfer Theatre Local, 2010
- ↑ Spur of the Moment trailer
- ↑ Daily Telegraph "Dominic Cavendish review", The Daily Telegraph, London, 21 July 2010
- ↑ TMA award Official London Article, November 2010
- ↑ Most Promising Playwright Award Critics Circle Award, January 2011
- ↑ Most Promising Playwright Award Evening Standard, November 2010