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- ↑ Fisher, Mark (2024-05-21). "Neil Gaiman's Coraline to become 'dark, spangly' stage musical". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ↑ "World premiere of CORALINE - A MUSICAL to be staged at Leeds Playhouse ahead of UK tour for Spring 2025". West End Best Friend. Retrieved 2024-05-27.