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While athletic types from around the world slug it out in Rio, much closer to home London’s top West End shows are enjoying a bit of healthy competition themselves. Spread across a fortnight, eight shows will compete two-by-two in various theatrical challenges. Let the games begin.
West End 2016: The ES Games
Round 4: rhythmic gymnastics
Competitors: Thriller vs. The Play That Goes Wrong
Watch the video above to see the casts of Thriller and The Play That Goes Wrong compete in two rounds of rhythmic gymnastics themed around their productions — with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure.
See the stars in real life — sprint to eveningstandardtickets.co.uk to book your seats for Thriller Live and The Play That Goes Wrong.
Also see:
Round 1: 100 word sprint The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time vs. In The Heights
Round 2: Musical endurance Motown: The Musical vs. Sunny Afternoon
Round 3: Vocal relay Jersey Boys vs. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
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