At which 2012 event did J.K. Rowling read from Peter Pan during the opening ceremony?

J.K. Rowling read from Peter Pan during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.

The ceremony took place at the Olympic Stadium in London on 27 July 2012. Rowling appeared in a segment inspired by British children’s literature, reading from J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan before a performance featuring the Queen of Hearts and large representations of children’s villains.

The production was directed by Danny Boyle and presented a wide-ranging celebration of British history, culture, music, and literature. Other striking elements included the transformation of the industrial revolution sequence and the arrival of the Olympic rings.

The event was the Summer Olympics opening ceremony, not the Paralympic ceremony held later in the same year. Rowling’s appearance was a live cultural contribution separate from her work on the Harry Potter films.