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🪵 Stick Man at The Stables - The Stables, Wavendon


🎭 Presented by Freckle Productions and based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

🗓 2025 DATES:
▪️Tuesday 16th December 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026.
▪️Not showing on 25th, 26th, 29th December 2025 & 1st January 2026.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town!

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?

This award-winning production from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

★★★★★ 'Wonderfully exuberant and imaginative! Our 3-year-old was engrossed from start to finish'Time Out Critics’ Choice

★★★★‘Zesty and delightful. A clever compelling treat’Independent

★★★★ 'More fun than you can shake a stick at' Daily Mail 

★★★★'Julia Donaldson's miniature epic.  Sally Cookson and her team recreate the book with vigour and imagination' Times

★★★★★ Sunday Express

★★★★★WhatsOnStage 

Running time approximately 60 minutes and suitable for all ages.

♿️ ACCESS INFORMATION
https://stables.org/your-visit/access-information
Online booking for wheelchair and carer seats is not currently available - we plan to have this service up and running in the near future.

Our box office staff will happy to help with any enquiries regarding your ticketing and access requirements.

Please call the box office on 01908 280800 (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm) or email your enquiry and a member of the team will be reply as soon as possible.

🎟 CARERS
We offer a 25% discount for carer's tickets.

🅿️ PARKING
The Stables has free, on-site car-parking and our stewards will be on hand to direct you when you arrive. We have eight car-parking spaces for Blue Badge holders close to the main public entrance, all with level access. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We regret that these cannot be booked in advance, so advise that you arrive in good time should you wish to use one, but we cannot guarantee availability which will depend on the level of demand at any given time.

🎟 TICKET COST: From £12.50pp

🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre


🐻 Enter a world of wonder at Milton Keynes’ home of pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 6th December 2025 - 11th January 2026 with afternoon & evening performances! Book tickets here.

🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.

🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!

🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,

🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee)
BOOK HERE

🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre


🐻 Enter a world of wonder at Milton Keynes’ home of pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 6th December 2025 - 11th January 2026 with afternoon & evening performances! Book tickets here.

🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.

🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!

🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,

🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee)
BOOK HERE

🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre


🐻 Enter a world of wonder at Milton Keynes’ home of pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 6th December 2025 - 11th January 2026 with afternoon & evening performances! Book tickets here.

🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.

🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!

🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,

🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee)
BOOK HERE

🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre


🐻 Enter a world of wonder at Milton Keynes’ home of pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 6th December 2025 - 11th January 2026 with afternoon & evening performances! Book tickets here.

🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.

🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!

🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,

🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee)
BOOK HERE

🧒 Puggle Club - The Higgins, Bedford (Ages 2 - 5)


Time: 10:30 - 14:30

🧒 Puggle Club - A chance to get creative, have fun, and socialise! Art & craft activities for children aged 2-5 years with their parents and carers.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️
Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March

🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm

Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space. 

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. Puggle Club offers different creative activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
 
Have a go at nature themed arts and crafts, experiment with sensory materials, enjoy a book in the Puggle Snuggle or have fun mark making at the Puggle Scribble Station.

🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.

☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office:
01234 718044

🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre


🐻 Enter a world of wonder at Milton Keynes’ home of pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 6th December 2025 - 11th January 2026 with afternoon & evening performances! Book tickets here.

🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.

🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!

🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,

🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee)
BOOK HERE

🐻 Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre


🐻 Enter a world of wonder at Milton Keynes’ home of pantomime, as the magical Goldilocks and the Three Bears comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 6th December 2025 - 11th January 2026 with afternoon & evening performances! Book tickets here.

🤩 ABOUT
For five weeks only, join iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley, as the theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.

🎪 WHAT TO EXPECT
This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts!
Goldilocks circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…
Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!

🚫 DATES NOT SHOWING:
▪️Dec, 15th, 18th, 25th
▪️Jan, 1st, 5th,

🎟 TICKETS COST: FROM £15
(Plus booking fee)
BOOK HERE

🇮🇪 Irish Night with The BibleCode Sundays - The Hat Factory Arts Centre


Time: 20:00 - 23:30

🎶 “The Clash on Irish Steroids” hailing from North West London they have been fusing Irish Traditional Music with the guitar-driven sound of London for around 20 years. Their live gigs are both electrifying and beautiful at times, representing the best of London Irish culture.

▪️AGE: 18+

🎟 TICKET COST: £11

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
For inquiries about accessibility please contact:
☎️ 01582 878 100
📧
boxoffice@culturetrust.com 

💃 Colours of a Woman’s Love (R&D Performance Sharing) - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


Time: 16:30 - 18:30

💃 Colours of a Woman’s Love reimagines the ancient archetypes of the Ashta Nayikas – eight heroines of classical Indian dance – through a contemporary lens.

Led by Debbie Ganguli-Patel, with additional mentorship on choreography by Divya Kasturi and original music created in collaboration with Prathap Ramachandra and Vijay Venkat, the work explores the emotional landscapes of modern women navigating love, identity, and societal change. Rooted in Bharatanatyam yet infused with fresh perspectives, the piece blends tradition and innovation in a powerful exploration of women’s lives today.

The performance will open with a vibrant curtain raiser, celebrating and showcasing the creativity of early-career dancers as the next generation of artists.

▪️AGE: 10+

🎟 TICKET COST: £11 (inc. booking fee)

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100

📽 Soul Cine: Film In Perspective - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


Time: 20:00 - 22:00

SOUL:CINÉ bi-monthly cinema club, is for film lovers to forge friendships, old & new, whilst basking in the glow and wonder of Black Cinema, in the heart of Luton’s cultural quarter.

▪️AGE: 16+

🎟 TICKET COST: £9 (inc. booking fee)

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100

🚀 Zoom! - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


Time: 11:30 - 15:00 Price: £10.00

🚀 Molly knows everything about space. All the planets and their moons; even the number of Saturn's rings. EVERYTHING! Molly is definitely, absolutely going to be an astronaut when she grows up. But when, one wintry night, Molly meets a visitor from outer space she realises she still has a lot to learn about looking after our very own planet, Earth.

🎶 ABOUT
"Zoom!" is a play for children aged 3-8 years with music, songs and puppetry. A gentle introduction for young children into ways they can help to protect their environment.

🕦 SESSION TIMES:
▪️11:30am and 2pm

▪️AGE: 3 - 8 years

🎟 TICKET COST: £10 (inc. booking fee)

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100

🧒 Puggle Club - The Higgins, Bedford (Ages 2 - 5)


Time: 10:30 - 14:30

🧒 Puggle Club - A chance to get creative, have fun, and socialise! Art & craft activities for children aged 2-5 years with their parents and carers.

🗓 2025/2026 DATES
▪️
Friday 5 September
▪️Friday 3 October
▪️Friday 7 November
▪️Friday 5 December
▪️Friday 9 January
▪️Friday 6 February
▪️Friday 6 March

🕥 SESSION TIMES - FREE, DROP IN
▪️10.30am – 12pm
▪️1pm – 2.30pm

Siblings are welcome to attend. No booking required but, if the room is busy please wait a short time, until there is space. 

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. Puggle Club offers different creative activities for children aged 2 to 5 years.
 
Have a go at nature themed arts and crafts, experiment with sensory materials, enjoy a book in the Puggle Snuggle or have fun mark making at the Puggle Scribble Station.

🏛 MORE FREE FUN
Make your visit extra fun by exploring the museum and art gallery too.

☎️ CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01234 718618
Box Office:
01234 718044

🎊 Boombastic's Daytime Disco - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


Time: 14:00 - 18:00

🕺 Boombastic's DAYTIME DISCO Luton - 80s, 90s & 00s Hits! Luton, The DAYTIME DISCO Revolution is coming!

▪️AGE:
25+

🎊 WHAT TO EXPECT
We're bringing our sell-out Daytime Disco for adults to the Hat Factory, and you're invited! All the vibes of a night out, but during the day!

Your favourite hits, back to back!

Get ready for a unique journey through the 80s, 90s, and 00s with a few other throwback gems thrown in. From pop classics to iconic anthems, we've created the ultimate afternoon party soundtrack.

Surprises, confetti, and non-stop fun!

Round up your gang and hit the dance floor. With confetti cannons, video screens and a vibrant party atmosphere, it's the perfect way to spice up your Saturday afternoon

All the party vibes, home before dark!

Your chance to go out out at 2pm, grab your tickets, put on your dancing shoes, and let's get that party started!

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️£10 + 10% booking fee - first 100 tickets
▪️£12 + 10% booking fee thereafter


Tickets are on sale now via culturetrust.com and daytime-disco.co.uk (click on the event link) —don't miss the launch of Boombastic's Daytime Disco in Luton!

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100

💃 Matthew Bourne's Production of The Red Shoes - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 19:30

💃 Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER. A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.

▪️AGE GUIDANCE:
Ages 7+

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Tuesday 10th February - 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 11th February - 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 12th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Friday 13th February - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 14th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm

🎭 ABOUT
Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion. An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

ℹ️ THE PRODUCTION 
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets from £15.00 plus booking fee.
You can book via the event link. The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing.

💃 Matthew Bourne's Production of The Red Shoes - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 19:30

💃 Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER. A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.

▪️AGE GUIDANCE:
Ages 7+

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Tuesday 10th February - 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 11th February - 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 12th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Friday 13th February - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 14th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm

🎭 ABOUT
Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion. An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

ℹ️ THE PRODUCTION 
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets from £15.00 plus booking fee.
You can book via the event link. The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing.

💃 Matthew Bourne's Production of The Red Shoes - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 14:30

💃 Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER. A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.

▪️AGE GUIDANCE:
Ages 7+

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Tuesday 10th February - 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 11th February - 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 12th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Friday 13th February - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 14th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm

🎭 ABOUT
Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion. An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

ℹ️ THE PRODUCTION 
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets from £15.00 plus booking fee.
You can book via the event link. The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing.

💃 Matthew Bourne's Production of The Red Shoes - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 19:30

💃 Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER. A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.

▪️AGE GUIDANCE:
Ages 7+

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Tuesday 10th February - 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 11th February - 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 12th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Friday 13th February - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 14th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm

🎭 ABOUT
Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion. An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

ℹ️ THE PRODUCTION 
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets from £15.00 plus booking fee.
You can book via the event link. The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing.

💃 Matthew Bourne's Production of The Red Shoes - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 14:30

💃 Based on the film by MICHAEL POWELL and EMERIC PRESSBURGER. A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.

▪️AGE GUIDANCE:
Ages 7+

🗓 2026 DATES
▪️
Tuesday 10th February - 7:30pm
▪️Wednesday 11th February - 7:30pm
▪️Thursday 12th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm
▪️Friday 13th February - 7:30pm
▪️Saturday 14th February - 2:30pm & 7:30pm

🎭 ABOUT
Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion. An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

ℹ️ THE PRODUCTION 
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).

🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets from £15.00 plus booking fee.
You can book via the event link. The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing.
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🤩 Diversity Soul Tour 2026 - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 19:45

🕺The UK’s most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and May 2026 and is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre in February 2026!
Book here!

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tue 17 Feb: 7:45pm
▪️Wed 18 Feb: 7:45pm
▪️Thu 19 Feb: 7:45pm
▪️Fri 20 Feb:  7:45pm
▪️Sat 21 Feb: 2:30pm & 7:45pm

🤖 ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
The 2026 tour is based around the technological advancements of artificial intelligence, what the future holds, and what it truly means to be human within the digital age.

🤩 ABOUT DIVERSITY
Diversity rose to stardom after winning the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. Since then, the dynamic dance group has gone on to sell out multiple tours across the UK and Ireland, perform to the masses with countless television and live shows, receive the award for Virgin Media’s ‘Must see Moment of 2020’ at the British Academy Television Awards, and launch dance space Diversity Studio in 2023 based in its native Essex.

🎟 TICKETS COST:
Tickets cost between £38.23 - £52.08 plus booking fee. You can book via the event link.

♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
For more information and guidance on accessibility you can find all the relevant information on the ticket details via the event link.

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