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- ↑ Jays, David (24 June 2016). "Shakespeare triple bill review – Birmingham Royal Ballet dance with elegance and intelligence". the Guardian. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ↑ "INTERVIEW: Birmingham Royal Ballet principal dancer Samara Downs Talks THE SLEEPING BEAUTY". 26 February 2018.