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''Chariots of Fire'' is a 2012 stage adaptation of the 1981 Oscar-winning film of the same name. Production of the Olympic-themed play, which opened at London's Hampstead Theatre 9 May 2012 and transferred to the West End on 23 June 2012, was partially inspired by the 2012 London Summer Olympics. ==Overview== The ''Chariots of Fire'' adaptation for the stage was written by playwright Mike Bartlett, and Edward Hall directed the play. It starred Jack Lowden as Scottish missionary Eric Liddell, and James McArdle as Jewish Cambridge student Harold Abrahams. For the production, stage designer Miriam Buether transformed the entire theatre into an Olympic stadium, so that audiences have the experience of being in the Olympic stands.〔("Cast Announced for Hampstead Theatre's ''Chariots of Fire''; Opens May 9" ). ''Broadway World''. 2 April 2012.〕〔Girvan, Andrew. ("''Black Watch'' The play includes the film's iconic Vangelis score, and Vangelis also created several new pieces of music for the production.〔("''Chariots of Fire'' Stage Play Music: A Possible Release?" ) ''Elsewhere: The Independent Vangelis Website''. 25 May 2012.〕〔Twitter: ''Chariots Tweeter'', (16 April 2012 ), (18 April 2012 ) (17 May 2012 ).〕〔Rees, Jasper. ("''Chariots of Fire'': The British Are Coming... Again" ). ''The Telegraph''. 3 May 2012.〕 As in the film, Gilbert and Sullivan songs are also used,〔 and additional music was provided by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Carr.〔 The stage version for the London Olympic year was the idea of the film's director, Hugh Hudson, who co-produced the play; Hudson stated, "Issues of faith, of refusal to compromise, standing up for one's beliefs, achieving something for the sake of it, with passion, and not just for fame or financial gain, are even more vital today."〔Jury, Louise. ("Theatre to Run ''Chariots of Fire'' with Vangelis Tracks" ). ''London Evening Standard''. 30 January 2012.〕 ''Chariots of Fire'' opened in previews 9 May at London's Hampstead Theatre, and officially opened there on 22 May.〔(''Chariots of Fire'' ). ''View London''. (Accessed 12 May 2012)〕 It transferred to the Gielgud Theatre in the West End on 23 June, where it ran through 5 January 2013.〔Rees, Jasper. ("''Chariots of Fire'' Is Coming!" ) ''The Arts Desk''. 18 April 2012.〕 The producers have announced plans to tour the production in 2013/14.〔("Chariots of Fire to close early in West End" ). ''BBC News''. 4 January 2013 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chariots of Fire (play)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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