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- ↑ Liz Tomlin British Theatre Companies: 1995-2014: Mind the Gap, Kneehigh ... 1408177307 - 2015 "... groups of young people supported by Peshkar Productions in Oldham and the Asian Theatre School (later Freedom Studios), under the auspices of Red Ladder in Bradford."
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- ↑ Robinson, Paul (5 March 2012). "East Leeds: Focus on Garforth Arts Festival". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
- ↑ "David Peace's Damned United donation boosts theatre company". BBC News. 14 October 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
