Danny Boyle, the creative force behind London’s 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, wanted it to be spectacular, but also for it to have a ‘warmth’, to have heart. He succeeded! It must stand as one of the most memorable theatrical events ever created.
He started with a blank sheet of paper and a discussion with his friends about England’s past and its possible future.
I loved the result, particularly the reverence and wonder it conveyed for this small island.
We were taken on a journey – from before The Industrial Revolution to the Digital Revolution:
At the time, it felt like everyone was watching (in Britain 27 million of us were) – a rare shared moment of pride.
Here, I provide a link to a particularly memorable section, that demonstrates the ambition of the show’s vision:
