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Stadium to Stage: Great West End Shows for Olympic Tourists

In just a few short weeks the 2012 Olympic Games will explode into life. London will be flooded with global sports fans looking to sample the unique delights of England’s capital. What then, could be more typically London than its celebrated West End shows? London’s theatres are renowned throughout the world for their ground breaking productions and popular spectaculars. The entertainment choices are endless, but that is not necessarily a good thing for a confused foreign tourist. How on Earth does an inexperienced theatre goer, visiting London for the first time, sift the wheat from the chaff? To help guide you through the dazzling, dizzying lights of the West End, here are five of the best shows running throughout the Olympic period. 1. Chariots of Fire – Any theatre loving sports fan cannot fail to be excited by this first offering. This is an inspirational true story of two British athletes’ quest for Olympic glory. A tale of passion, sacrifice and honour that will rival anythi