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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 3: vocal relay
Competitors: Jersey Boys vs. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Watch the video above to see the casts of Jersey Boys and The Carole King Musical compete in two vocal relays themed around their productions.
See the stars in real life — sprint to eveningstandardtickets.co.uk to book your seats for Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
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
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