The opening ceremony’s of Olympic main theme will be called ‘Isle of Wonder’

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The opening ceremony’s main theme will be called ‘Isle of Wonder’ The theme, inspired by William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, will be about a land recovering from its industrial legacy The ceremony will start with the ringing of the world’s largest harmonically tuned bell weighing 27 tons The stadium will be packed with at least 62,000 spectators, 16,000 athletes and 10,000 performers Daniel Craig is set to make an appearance as James Bond. Craig or a look-alike will either parachute down or ride a rope ladder attached to a helicopter into the stadium to bring in the Olympic torch The opening scene is called ‘Green and Pleasant’ where traditional countryside cottages will stand together with a mining wheel, harking back to the country’s proud industrial heritage, all drenched in faked pouring rain to reflect Britain’s typical weather The scene will also include pastoral set of meadows, peasants and real animals comprising horses, cows, and sheep grazing next to picnickers A cricket pitch has even been laid with a game planned for during the ceremony There are rumours of Paul McCartney closing off the show with a three-song performance. Fifty dancers will perform alongside in Sgt Pepper style costumes The latest rumour is that David Beckham will light the Olympic cauldron with a flaming football Around 250 British former Olympic medallists are expected to be a part of the ceremony A secret device will be used to control the 205 teams marching at the ceremony to ensure they do not delay the parade. Every country will parade in alphabetical order with the exception of Greece, who will go first, and hosts Great Britain, who will be the last There will be speeches by Sebastian Coe and Jacques Rogge Finally, the Queen will declare the Olympics open