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- 1 2 Key, Philip (23 November 2007). "Theatre: Sam Bloom - I wanted to be the centre of attention - Liverpool Arts - Culture". Liverpool Daily Post. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ↑ Key, Philip (23 November 2007). "Theatre: Sam Bloom - I wanted to be the centre of attention - Liverpool Arts - Culture". Liverpool Daily Post. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ↑ "Whatever Happened To…allSTARS*?". Femalefirst.co.uk. 23 March 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ↑ "The Snow Queen, Roedean Theatre, Brighton, January 6 and 7 (From The Argus)". Theargus.co.uk. 6 January 2006. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ↑ "A winter wonderland". Chester Chronicle. 18 January 2006. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ↑ "| Events | Theatre | Theatre News | PREVIEW: Aladdin, Liverpool Everyman". Liverpool.com. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ↑ "Meet the Team – Sam Bloom » Inspiring Interns – The latest News & Discussions surrounding Internships in London". Inspiringinterns.com. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
