Book ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ tickets through March 2024

Visit Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the West End, as the eighth story in the Harry Potter series continues for another spellbinding year.

Sophie Thomas
Sophie Thomas

No need for magic spells here. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues in the West End, with performances at the Palace Theatre through 3 Mar. 2024.

Set 19 years after Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger graduate from Hogwarts, the magical trio are back at school. Harry works at the Ministry of Magic, while his son must struggle with his family legacy. There’s six productions of the Harry Potter play running worldwide: London, New York, Melbourne, Hamburg, Toronto, and Tokyo. Find out more about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London.

Sam Crane plays Harry Potter, with Frances Grey as Ginny Potter, Thomas Grant as Albus Potter, Thomas Aldridge as Ron Weasley, Michelle Gayle as Hermione Granger, Grace Wylde as Rose Granger-Weasley, James Howard as Draco Malfoy, and Adam Wadsworth as Scorpius Malfoy.

Jack Thorne writes Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, based on ideas by Thorne, J. K. Rowling and John Tiffany. Tiffany directs, with movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costume design by Katrina Lindsay, music and arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting design by Neil Austin, and sound design by Gareth Fry.

When is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues in London to 3 Mar. 2024. The play opened in the West End in July 2016, winning nine Olivier Awards.

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Photo credit: West End Company of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ (Photo by Manuel Harlan)

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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