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By Uncut. Trending Now. Interviews John Lewis -. News Tom Skinner -. News Michael Bonner -. Album Jason Anderson -. Latest Issue. Buy Now. Subscribe Today. John Lewis -. Other sport and entertainment stars playing a role in the three-hour ceremony included comedian Rowan Atkinson, appearing as Mr.

Mary Poppins , Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Peter Pan were also referenced in a wide-ranging celebration of British popular culture, along with references to British industrial and political history. An equally music-heavy show is also expected for the official Closing Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium on the same day, with acts like the Who and the Spice Girls rumored to be appearing.

Newswire Powered by. Close the menu. Rolling Stone. Log In. However, since the stadium will be almost constantly in use during the Games, Turner could just as easily have been rehearsing for the closing ceremony.

Paul McCartney previously let slip that he would be performing at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, which will take place tonight July 27 in east London. One of the mosh pits will have a festival atmosphere and the other a Last Night of the Proms theme.

Both will be made up of around young people. The line-up for the closing ceremony, which will celebrate 50 years of British music, is being kept a closely guarded secret.

Last week it was announced that the soundtracks to both the Opening and Closing ceremonies will be released after the events. A physical release will follow on August 6. Please fill in our quick survey about Uncut — and you could win a month subscription to the magazine. Click here to see the survey. Arctic Monkeys set to play London Olympics opening ceremony tonight?