Chariots of Fire at Hampstead Theatre

Savannah Stevenson

Savannah Stevenson

With 2012 being a special Olympian year for London, it is particularly fitting that the stage version of much loved and classic Olympic tale ‘Chariots of Fire’ makes its way on to the London stage at the Hampstead Theatre. Telling the story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics who compete and are driven by their own personal goals, one striving to succeed for the grace of God and one to overcome racial prejudice, ‘Chariots of Fire’ is a story that embodies the true Olympic spirit that can be found within everyone. Adapted from the 1981 British produced by the award winning Lord David Puttnam, many remember the film for it’s iconic theme by legendary soundtrack composer Vangelis. Featuring the acting talents of such greats as Sir Ian Holm and Nigel Havers, the film went on to score a clutch of awards including the Best Picture Academy Award and is widely regarded as one of the greatest British films of all time. Now finding a new life on stage, with its Olympic theme and track and field plot element, many eyebrows have been raised over whether this classic film can enjoy a successful transition to stage and not find itself becoming closely scrutinised and compared to the much loved British film. Enjoying a run at the Hampstead Theatre, WinkBall video reporters headed down to the theatre on Friday June 1st 2012 to speak to fans that had come down to see the performance of ‘Chariots of Fire’ on stage. Speaking to fans that had come to see it, they were asked what they were expecting from this production and what had inspired them to come see this classic sports tale on stage?

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Chariots of Fire at Hampstead Theatre

Event Date: 07/06/2012

With 2012 being a special Olympian year for London, it is particularly fitting that the stage version of much loved and classic Olympic tale ‘Chariots of Fire’ makes its way on to the London stage at the Hampstead Theatre. Telling the story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics who compete and are driven by their own personal goals, one striving to succeed for the grace of God and one to overcome racial prejudice, ‘Chariots of Fire’ is a story that embodies the true Olympic spirit that can be found within everyone. Adapted from the 1981 British produced by the award winning Lord David Puttnam, many remember the film for it’s iconic theme by legendary soundtrack composer Vangelis. Featuring the acting talents of such greats as Sir Ian Holm and Nigel Havers, the film went on to score a clutch of awards including the Best Picture Academy Award and is widely regarded as one of the greatest British films of all time. Now finding a new life on stage, with its Olympic theme and track and field plot element, many eyebrows have been raised over whether this classic film can enjoy a successful transition to stage and not find itself becoming closely scrutinised and compared to the much loved British film. Enjoying a run at the Hampstead Theatre, WinkBall video reporters headed down to the theatre on Friday June 1st 2012 to speak to fans that had come down to see the performance of ‘Chariots of Fire’ on stage. Speaking to fans that had come to see it, they were asked what they were expecting from this production and what had inspired them to come see this classic sports tale on stage?