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Performances cited
- On Record. 2016. “Written and Performed by Sophie Willan.” Pleasance, Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Seen 12 August 2016.
- The Price of Happiness, Series 1. 2015. “Written and Performed by Kate Fox.” Radio 4: First broadcast, Sunday June 28 and July 5 2015.