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- ↑ Shafer, Ellise (December 12, 2023). "'Paddington' Musical Adaptation in the Works". Variety. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ↑ McIntosh, Steven (December 12, 2023). "Paddington stage musical in development for 2025". BBC News. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ↑ Holpuch, Amanda (12 December 2023). "Britain's Friendliest Bear to Hit the Stage in 'Paddington: The Musical'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 31 January 2024.
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