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Olympic festival unveils line-up

Londonderry : United Kingdom | Apr 26, 2012 at 2:15 AM PDT
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The final line-up for the London 2012 Festival has been announced, with Stephen Fry and comedian Tim Minchin as the latest names to join the Olympic arts celebrations. Other new events include a landmark dance event in Glasgow and a comedy barge trip from London to Edinburgh. FULL ARTICLE AT BBC
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