'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' to become a single show in the West End
Booking for the two-part production has extended through 20 September, with the one-part production reopening at the Palace Theatre on 6 October.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced that it will be turned into a single show, as the play celebrates its 10th anniversary in the West End this year.
Booking for the two-part production has extended through 20 September, with the one-part production reopening at the Palace Theatre on 6 October.
The production will move to the version of the show currently performed by companies around the globe, including the Broadway production, where the format was introduced in 2021. The one-part production has a running time of 2 hours and 55 minutes including one interval.
Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said: “When Harry Potter and the Cursed Child premiered in the West End in 2016, it redefined what was possible in the art of stagecraft. This July, the production celebrates its 10th anniversary, an unprecedented milestone for a play performed in two parts and we are immensely proud of the indelible mark it has made on the theatrical and cultural landscape over the past decade.
"[...] As new Harry Potter fans discover these stories every day, drawn in by their enduring power and the deep affection for these characters, we felt this milestone moment was the right time to make the production more accessible than ever before. Now running at under three hours, the reimagined production retains its scale, illusions and theatrical magic, and emotional depth, while allowing more audiences to experience the story in a single visit. By shifting our beloved original staging into this stunning version, beautifully reworked by the same extraordinary creative and technical teams, we are opening our Palace doors for even more audiences to experience this unforgettable journey with just one ticket in hand.”
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Photo credit: 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+. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over. No under 5s will be admitted..
How do you book tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two?
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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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