Did anyone else get an audition for the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony?

I just thought I would add a quick point that helped me to put things in perspective when I was waiting to hear from casting - a good friend of mine's good friend (who I've also met quite a few times) recently found out she did not make the Olympic squad for her sport. She competed in Beijing and gave up her job 4 years ago to focus on her sport and on competing in London 2012, and was a key part of the squad right until the (almost) last moment. I can't begin to imagine how devastating that would be - she really should have been in it (part of the reason why she missed out was due to recent illness), and to have worked so incredibly hard for the last 4 years (and of course in the years previously) only to miss out on being in your home Olympics must be heartbreaking.

So for the reserves out there, it's so disappointing not to be cast at this stage (I certainly know the feeling), but it might help to imagine if you were in my friend's position, and how much worse that would probably feel. I'm certainly not trying to belittle anyone's disappointment, just thought it might help, as it helped me to put things in perspective a bit.

(and in relation to the last few posts and the slightly strained atmosphere, this absolutely isn't directed at anyone in particular, it just occured to me just now to share).

I just thought I would add a quick point that helped me to put things in perspective when I was waiting to hear from casting - a good friend of mine's good friend (who I've also met quite a few times) recently found out she did not make the Olympic squad for her sport. She competed in Beijing and gave up her job 4 years ago to focus on her sport and on competing in London 2012, and was a key part of the squad right until the (almost) last moment. I can't begin to imagine how devastating that would be - she really should have been in it (part of the reason why she missed out was due to recent illness), and to have worked so incredibly hard for the last 4 years (and of course in the years previously) only to miss out on being in your home Olympics must be heartbreaking.

So for the reserves out there, it's so disappointing not to be cast at this stage (I certainly know the feeling), but it might help to imagine if you were in my friend's position, and how much worse that would probably feel. I'm certainly not trying to belittle anyone's disappointment, just thought it might help, as it helped me to put things in perspective a bit.

(and in relation to the last few posts and the slightly strained atmosphere, this absolutely isn't directed at anyone in particular, it just occured to me just now to share).

With regard to the comments about getting rained on in the ceremonies we may well be standing by with umbrellas for you !

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Can you add a steaming mug of hot chocolate (Cadburys of course) with marshmallows to the umbrella please Adelie27

I had the same plan, not to miss any. But they are quite specific that you can miss two non-compulsory ones without jeopardising your place. You tried your hardest to check. It's really not worth the personal and financial grief of trying to move hotels and flights in this case.

No it's not compulsory but I didn't want to miss any of the rehearsals so was rather gutted to see this additional date added to the schedule at a time when I'm supposed to be abroad on holiday! My first holiday in two years!!

Can we all take a deep breath, not write for a second, and instead remember the fun we all had doing the coffee-teethbrushing-oystercard-routine at the audition?

It's extremely remarkable for a forum thread to only have its first argument on page 330+, and I trust it won't take much effort to keep the next 300+ pages equally free from any NMA (as opposed to PMA).

Speaking of NMA, no news from John Lewis...

Out of curiosity, does anyone know of recall people out there getting definite ‘no answers’ or is it simply that there is still a fair few of us on reserve or unheard status?

Can we all take a deep breath, not write for a second, and instead remember the fun we all had doing the coffee-teethbrushing-oystercard-routine at the audition?

It's extremely remarkable for a forum thread to only have its first argument on page 330+, and I trust it won't take much effort to keep the next 300+ pages equally free from any NMA (as opposed to PMA).

Speaking of NMA, no news from John Lewis...

As for how busy/not busy I am right now otherwise .........

Well said Commonliner.

We are all very different people from all walks of life who have found a common experience via this forum.

It is very understandable that we have different attitudes and method to dealing with the scenarios we find ourselves in, some positive, some analytical, some encouraging, some more vocal, some more reflective. And of course we all have our own stresses and excitements outside of the world of olympic cermonies which will contribute to how we think and respond to different situations. At the end of the day I am sure everyone is trying to be helpful in whichever way works best for them.


The meetup was fantastic. I'm sure there will be more. I hope that everyone eventually finds a role that gives them a positive outcome, whether its through the ceremonies, gamesmaker, ambassador or something in their local communities. And whatever happens we have shared a unique insight and experience in being part of this process.

Lets keep the good vibes going and hugs to those for whom its not so good at the moment.

Hi decepticon87 - I can assure you, there are plenty of us still waiting! I haven't heard of any 'no' answers.

Clearly not that busy given the pages of lambasting casting on here!

I want to go away but have ended up deciding to concentrate on the ceremony and hope to get away later in the year instead (hopefully super toned for the bikini !!!). Good luck!

I just thought I would add a quick point that helped me to put things in perspective when I was waiting to hear from casting - a good friend of mine's good friend (who I've also met quite a few times) recently found out she did not make the Olympic squad for her sport. She competed in Beijing and gave up her job 4 years ago to focus on her sport and on competing in London 2012, and was a key part of the squad right until the (almost) last moment. I can't begin to imagine how devastating that would be.

Do you want crumbled chocolate flake on the top as well ?

You must be on the unlimited bottled water + 5 hours of continuous exercise at a ridiculously fast tempo diet - I'm sure it'll be very effective . People pay £100s to get tired, hot and sweaty at bootcamps - and we're getting it for free!

ARGGGGGHHHHGGGGHHHH!!!

Just received updated rehearsal schedule for Seg 63A closing and they've added an extra date which is the date when I'll be abroad on holiday. I asked Casting twice before I booked whether there were any additional dates to be added and they said "No". So I went ahead and booked.

Flights booked, accommodation arranged. Now it looks as if I'll have to tell my better half that we will have to push back the date of our holiday a couple of days later in order not to miss the rehearsal.

Oh yes....I can imagine, he's gonna be over the moon when I break the news to him tonight - NOT!

Bit peed off to say the least as I didn't want to miss no rehearsal dates.

To confirm - yes they got 'nos' after a recall. One was in my recall, the other in a seemingly identical recall (same routine) the next afternoon. Although I haven't seen the emails they received - they may have interpreted the reserve email as a no - but I doubt it, as they were really keen and would have definitely hung in as reserves.