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- ↑ Cochrane, Claire (2013). Station St to Stratford via Malvern in REP100: A century of dramatic history. Birmingham: Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
- ↑ Susi, Lolly (2006). The Central Book. London: Oberon Books. p. 55.