New 2018 cast announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
As the original West End cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child gear up for the production's Broadway premiere, a new cast for the London production has been announced.
Jamie Ballard will play the title character Harry Potter. His previous credits include other Mother Christmas and In the Vale of Heath at the Hampstead Theatre, The White Devil and Cressida at Shakespeare's Globe and Ghosts at HOME in Manchester.
Susie Trayling will play Harry's wife Ginny Potter. Her previous credits include Iphigenia Quartet and Idomeneus and Vanya at the Gate Theatre, and The Hook at the Liverpool Everyman. Joe Idris-Roberts, who joins the cast as their son Albus, currently plays the title role in John Tiffany's National Theatre production of Pinocchio.
Jonathan Case also joins the cast to make his professional stage debut as Scorpuis Malfoy.
Continuing in the production will be Thomas Aldridge as Ron Weasley, Rakie Ayola as Hermione Granger, Helen Aluko as Rose Granger-Weasley and James Howard as Draco Malfoy.
The current cast will have its final performance on 20th May 2018, and the new cast will take over on 23rd May.
The full cast will include Rosemary Annabella, David Annen, Jordan Bamford, Emma Bown, Adrian Christopher, Craig Connolly, Danny Dalton, Leah Haile, April Hughes, Martin Johnston, Gareth Kennerley, Susan Lawson-Reynolds, Ryan J Mackay, David Mara, Dylan Mason, Barry McCarthy, Sandy McDade, James McGregor, Annette McLaughlin, Tom Peters, James Phoon, Eve Ponsonby, Kate Russell-Smith, Sinéad Sharkey, Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn, Mark Theodore and Joshua Wyatt.
Additional tickets have been announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for dates between 16th January and 7th April 2019, and they will go on sale on 5th April 2018.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened at the Palace Theatre in 2016 to a string of five-star reviews, including one from Mark Shenton for LondonTheatre.co.uk, who said the production "could inspire and encourage a whole new generation to make theatre part of their lives."
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is at the Palace Theatre until 7th April 2019.
Photographer credit: Craig Sugden Photography
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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