What's more, some aspects of this production, which was jointly directed by Timothy Sheader and Liam Steel and is based on a 2010 revival that they created for London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, live up to the promise of its conception.
Under the plans, tourist landmarks in the city would be transformed with competitors descending on Hyde Park for the triathlon and road cycling events, Horse Guards Parade for beach volleyball and Regent's Park for baseball and softball.
