Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends booking to April 2018

The hit play extends booking.

Dom O'Hanlon
Dom O'Hanlon

The West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has extended its booking to 29 April 2018 at The Palace Theatre in London. A new block of tickets for the show, which is currently sold out until February 2018, will go on general sale on 23 January 2016.

As before, tickets will start from £15 for each of the two parts of the play, which can be viewed on successive evenings or on one day, with 300 tickets under £20 for each performance across the auditorium.

Produced by Sonia Friedman, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is billed as the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and began previews on 7 June 2016 at the Palace Theatre before officially opening on 25 July. The show opened to excellent reviews, including a five-star review from LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Written by Jack Thorne and based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, it is directed by John Tiffany with movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions & magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe and casting by Julia Horan.

The Broadway premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is expected to open at the Lyric Theatre in April 2018. The venue is operated by the Ambassador's Theatre Group.

 

Frequently asked questions

What is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two about?

Harry’s story isn’t quite over yet. This record-smashing global hit continues its successful West End. Nineteen years after the end of the iconic novels, Harry Potter’s son faces new kinds of dark magic. The two-part play is an epic tale of love, family, and redemption, with theatrical magic like you’ve never seen before. Fall under the spell of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre and book your tickets today.

How long is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two?

The running time of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two is Part One: 2hr 45min. & Part Two: 2hr 35min.

Where is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two playing?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two is playing at Palace Theatre. The theatre is located at 113 Shaftesbury Ave, London, W1D 5AY.

What's the age requirement for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two?

The recommended age for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two is Ages 8+. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket, and children under 5 are not permitted. Babes-in-arms are not admitted to the auditorium. Please note that patrons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult..

How do you book tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two?

Book tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two on London Theatre.

Who wrote 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'?

Jack Thorne wrote Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. He worked alongside J.K. Rowling and John Tiffany to create this new story set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a sequel to the original seven books.

Who directed 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'?

John Tiffany, the Tony and Olivier award-winning director and former artistic director at the National Theatre, directed Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Is 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' appropriate for kids?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child can be enjoyed by people of all ages, but it is most suitable for ages 10+.

Is 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' good?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues the story seventeen years later and offers a magical spectacle. Read our five-star review of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child two parts?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child consists of four acts divided into two separate parts. These are made to be watched consecutively on the same day.

Is 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' a musical?

Whilst Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is not a musical, it does include an original score by musician Imogen Heap. Her score for the two-part play was nominated for a Grammy Award and played a vital role in the storytelling.

Is 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' based on the Harry Potter books?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child draws inspiration from the world and characters created by J. K. Rowling in the Harry Potter book series. It is a continuation of these stories set nineteen years after the final book.

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