Why See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
Accio trophies: winner of six 2018 Tony Awards!
The latest chapter in the Harry Potter saga has apparated to Broadway! Transferring over from a hugely successful run in London's West End, The Cursed Child is a brand new Harry Potter story, co-created for the stage by JK Rowling and Bafta-winning screenwriter and playwright Jack Thorne.
London's award winning cast travel over with the show, including Jamie Parker as Harry Potter, Noma Dumezweni as Hermione, Paul Thornley as Ron and Sam Clements and Anthony Boyle as new generation Albus and Scoripus.
The play follows the fortunes of the original trio from the books, who are just beginning to settle into middle-age when the past comes back to haunt them. A whole new generation of Potter characters is also introduced, with Harry and Ginny's son Albus departing to Hogwarts for the very first time.
Leaving London critics impressed and fans bowled over, 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 JK Rowling's and Harry Potter's birthday!
Additional Information
Dates
Previews from: 16 March 2018
Opening night: 22 April 2018
Audience
The show is suitable for ages 10 and up. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre. Please note that patrons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Run time
Each part is circa two hours and 35 minutes long including a 20 minute intermission
And before you stop reading
Images are taken from the London production.
Cast and Creative
Cast
Jamie Parker as Harry
Noma Dumezweni as Hermoione
Paul Thornley as Ron
Poppy Miller as Ginny
Alex Price as Draco
Sam Clements as Albus
Anthony Boyle as Scorpius
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
What we thought
Magical ENTHRALLING incredible
Never have I walked out of a theatre feeling more elated, exhausted and entertained... it really is that good!
Were it not for the fact us Muggles know magic is not real, Jack Thorne, JKR and John Tiffany could have fooled me, because what they have created in this thrilling theatrical marvel is truly enchanting. Never have I walked out of a theatre feel
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Kitty Mccarron
What you thought
3 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
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