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Volunteer performers needed for London 2012 Paralympics

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympics Games (LOCOG) is seeking enthusiastic and energetic adult volunteer performers to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

The Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies, require 5,000 volunteer performers to fill roles as dancers, actors, percussionists and general all-round performers.

Successful applicants will perform in front of a packed stadium and a worldwide broadcast audience for this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of one of the largest events ever staged in the UK.

Applicants must be able to participate in up to two auditions that will take place on evenings and weekends in February and March, up to two or three rehearsal sessions each week of up to four hours per session from June, and a number of all day rehearsals in the three weeks leading up to each Ceremony. All of these rehearsals will take place in East London.

People can find more information and register their interest for this opportunity by completing the online application form www.london2012.com/ceremoniescasting.

The closing date for applications is 13 February 2012.