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- ↑ Brindley, Michael (11 May 2018), "Hotel Bonegilla", Stage Whispers
- ↑ "'Ironbound': Q44 Theatre's latest production premieres in Melbourne next week", Neos Kosmos, 11 May 2018
- ↑ Apostolou, Panos (22 May 2018), "'Ironbound' is about a resilient woman who confronts irresponsible men", SBS Greek
- ↑ Woodhead, Cameron (11 May 2018), "Crisis of Greek culture", The Age
