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A programme of work which will celebrate both artistic and sporting talent featuring emerging and established actors, comedians, musicians, playwrights and Olympians. Bringing culture and sport together, past and present Olympians will take to the stage for a series of lunchtime discussions about their life and work, interviewed by television and stage personalities. In addition, Sam Hodges, Producer of the Criterion Theatre, has commissioned two new plays in response to the presence of the Olympic Games in London by emerging British playwrights Serge Cartwright and Adam Brace. Late night events will include performances by leading musicians and comedians. Stephen Fry, Chairman of the Criterion Theatre, has co-curated Playing The Games along with Hodges. Each lunchtime at 1pm a leading performer will interview a world-renowned sporting legend or Olympian on the stage of the Criterion Theatre. Tickets are £12.50 - £25.00. Monday 30 July - Television presenter and columnist Rick Edwards will interview Kriss Akabusi the 4 x 400 metre relay Silver medalist. Monday 6 August - Actor and Olympic Ambassador Stephen Fry will interview Edwin Moses, the 400 metre hurdle Gold medallist, unbeaten for nine years.