So, it's only 45 days until curtain is up on what is going to be the greatest show on earth.
A village cricket team, 12 horses, 10 chickens, 70 sheep, a model of Glastonbury Tor, two mosh pits, and the largest harmonically tuned bell in the world are among the sights that will greet the world when the curtain comes up on the Olympics in July.
Although I am not able to officially reveal anything that we have been rehearsing towards, I can guarantee you that it is going to quite spectacular.
Group 51C have been been rehearsing for nearly four weeks now and it is both physically and mentally draining. Picture this... 1000 people of all different ages, races, builds trying to learn a 17 minute routine that will become a pivotal and key section of the Opening Ceremony - it's not going to come to get together easily!!
Between now and 27th July (showtime), we will have completed over 30 rehearsals (some of which are 9 hour days!!!) both at the Stadium and two secret locations in East London.
He said there would be British humour and that the country's history would be represented but "not in a box-ticking way", and the show would reflect "parts of our heritage but looking forward as well".
A troupe of NHS nurses will appear in one sequence, but Boyle said the show would not be overtly political - I have actually seen these guys rehearsing... and it looks amazing!!
What to expect (without giving too much away) - Lots of musical noise, a big transformation, tall structures, fake rain and a lot of fire!!!!
Be sure to look out for me on TV, although I'm not too sure you will be able to see me amongst the 10,000 other performers... but here's hoping!!
Until next time...
Craig
The 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony Set Model
aw cool! I'm excited for you :) x
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