Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
A production that is difficult to compare to anything else in modern theatrical history
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Why see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
Continuing the Harry Potter saga on from the Deathly Hallows epilogue, The Cursed Child is a brand new story created for the stage by JK Rowling and Award-wining playwright Jack Thorne. Intelligent, emotional and packed with great special effects, The Cursed Child follows the adventures of a grown-up Harry, Ron and Hermoine, as well as Harry and Ginny's son Albus and a certain Scorpius Malfoy.
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Accio trophies: winner of six 2018 Tony Awards! The latest chapter in the Harry Potter saga is coming to you! Transferring over from a hugely successful run on London's West End and now enjoying engagements on four continents, The Cursed Child is a new Harry Potter story, specially created for the stage by J.K. Rowling and Bafta-winning screenwriter and playwright Jack Thorne. Experience the magic all over again with this incredible production - now been reimagined to take place in just one part.
The Cursed Child recaptures the magic of the books while crafting a totally unique world of its own. The story is brought to life with an intelligent script, wondrous costumes and a whole Defence Against the Dark Arts class worth of great theatrical special effects. The wish of every Potter fan to find out what happens after the final line of The Deathly Hallows has just been granted!
What Is Cursed Child About?
The producers of The Cursed Child want every Potter fan heading into the play to be surprised by its twists and turns, so we won't reveal too much. We can say that Harry, Ron and Hermoine are now all in their late 30s, married with kids and respectfully employed. Harry and Ginny's son Albus is just starting his first term at Hogwarts, yet his father's reputation hangs heavy around his neck, and he resents being only known as the son of The Boy Who Lived. Yet when sinister forces from Harry's past reemerge into the world, Albus must embrace the Potter legacy for the battles to come...
Did You Know?
The script for The Cursed Child was released as a book on July 31, 2016. The importance of the date? It's Harry Potter's birthday!
Key Information
Audience
The show is suitable for ages 10 and up. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Dates
Finished Sep 11, 2022
Cast
John Skelley as Harry Potter
Angela Reed as Ginny Potter
Benjamin Papac as Albus Potter
Steve O'Connell as Ron Weasley
Lily Mojekwu as Hermione Granger
Folami Williams as Rose Granger-Weasley
Lucas Hall as Draco Malfoy
Jon Steiger as Scorpius Malfoy
With
Chadd Alexander, John Alix, William Bednar-Carter, Ebony Blake, Melanie Brezill, Shannon Cochran, Jamyl Dobson, Irving Dyson Jr., Gary-Kayi Fletcher, Eleasha Gamble, Kita Grayson, Logan James Hall, Abbi Hawk, Corey Hedy, Chance Marshaun Hill, Nathan Hosner, Nick Hyland, Charles Janasz, Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks, Joel Leffert, Chanté Odom, Erik Evan Olson, Christian Pedersen, Elise Southwick, Tuck Sweeney, Geoffrey Wade, and Brittany Zeinstra.
Creative
Written by Jack Thorne
Based upon the world created by JK Rowling
Directed by John Tiffany
Produced by Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender
Movement by Steven Hoggett
Set designs by Christine Jones
Costumes by Katrina Lindsay
Lighting by Neil Austin
Music by Imogen Heap
Sound by Gareth Fry
Special effects by Jeremy Chernick
Awards
Tony Awards 2018 - Wins
- Best Play
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Best Costume Design of a Play
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Best Sound Design of a Play
Best Director of a Play - John Tiffany
Tony Awards 2018 - Nominations
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Jamie Parker
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play - Anthony Boyle
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play - Noma Dumezweni
Best Play Best Scenic Design of a Play
Best Costume Design of a Play
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Best Sound Design of a Play
Best Choreography
Best Director of a Play - John Tiffany
DRAMA Desk AWARDS, 2018 - WINS
- Outstanding Director of a Play
Outstanding Music in a Play
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Outstanding Projection Design
Outstanding Sound Design in a Play
DRAMA Desk AWARDS, 2018 - NOMINATIONS
- Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play - Anthony Boyle
Outstanding Director of a Play
Outstanding Music in a Play
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Outstanding Projection Design
Outstanding Sound Design in a Play
Outstanding Costume Design for a Play
Outstanding Wig and Hair
DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS, 2018 - WINS
- Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS, 2018 - NOMINATIONS
- Distinguished Performance Award - Anthony Boyle, Norma Dumenzweni
Outstanding Production Of A Broadway Play or Off-Broadway Play
OLIVIER AWARD 2017
- Best New Play
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Anthony Boyle
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Noma Dumezweni
Best Actor - Jamie Parker
White Light Award for Best Lighting - Neil Austin
Best Sound Design - Gareth Fry
Best Costume Design - Katrina Lindsay
Best Set Design - Christine Jones
Best Director - John Tiffany
Reviews
Customer reviews
7 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Karen
Must see!
First of all I am a fan off all things Harry Potter. I am campaigning to have our grandchildren enroll in Hogwarts. What., You say it’s not real? Hogwash!
“Cursed Child part I and II was/is a magical experience not to be missed. The scenery, the characters, the special effects - no green screens here! The theater was transformed, down to the carpeting. The only criticism is that there was no utter beer offered at the concessions. I won’t say more because... well because it’s like going on a fabulous vacation and trying to tell a friend about it on your return: if you don’t see it yourself it’s impossible to imagine. You must be there. Put a spell on yourself and... goooooooo......
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Karen Popp
Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous!!
Caught the opening last night and it was, as noted in my review title, Fabulous! The acting was top-shelf all the way. The stage direction, lighting and sound engineers were the best! Creative development of the plot through stage props was off the chart--especially the use of suitcases which functioned as classroom desks and tombstones, the great ways the staircases were used and moved really underscored the gothic feel of the period. We are so lucky to have this show in San Francisco! Kudos to all involved! ... Read more
Morgan
Awesome Sauce
Just got back from the second part. Absolutely frickin' wonderful. My husband wasn't a fan of the play when he read it and I hadn't read the play---we both deeply enjoyed it in person. The special effects were amazing. It was Harry Potter with magic + Cirque de Soleil style movements. Just awesome. ... Read more
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