On 27 July 2012, thousands were gathered in the Olympic Park to join the millions around the world watching the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony.
In September 2011, an email came into my UCL student inbox outlining volunteering opportunities for the London 2012 Olympic Games. I excitedly applied straightaway.
Weeks later, the London 2012 Ceremonies team confirmed that my application was approved, and I got invited into two auditions to determine my specific role.
‘’Congratulations! You will perform in the industrial revolution segment - it is an important role and requires commitment..’’ I was one of the people in the top hats. My 3 seconds of fame are at 00:18 in the clip.
Attending 26 long rehearsals meant most of my evenings and weekends were spent in the Olympic stadium learning from top choreographers and actors and interacting with Kenneth Branagh & Danny Boyle.
