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- ↑ Winter, Pete (2024-05-24). "Our 2023 Shortlisted Nominees". Black British Theatre Awards. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ↑ Raymond, Natasha (2023-10-30). "The Winners of the Black British Theatre Awards 2023". Spotlight. Retrieved 2024-10-02.