• Venue Palace Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 27 June 2027
  • Running time 2 hours 55 minutes (including one interval)
  • Age guidelines 8+. All patrons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Book tickets to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre, the most awarded play in history now reimagined as a one-part production.

A newly reimagined one-part production

Following 9¾ incredible years in the West End, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child enters a new chapter in a newly reimagined one-part production. Experience the award-winning story, extraordinary stagecraft and theatrical magic in one unforgettable evening at the Palace Theatre.

The West End production was nominated for eleven Olivier Awards in 2017, winning nine of them, including Best New Play. When the play premiered on Broadway in 2018, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was nominated for ten Tony awards, winning six. Since then, the show has gone on tour across the globe and been translated into multiple languages.

Telling the magical story of a brave new generation at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child remains one of London’s most unforgettable theatre experiences, bringing the magic of the Wizarding World to life for Harry Potter fans and theatre lovers alike.

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Filled with breathtaking illusions, spectacular stagecraft and unforgettable storytelling, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a must-see theatre event. Book now for a chance to experience this award-winning theatrical phenomenon.

A newly reimagined one-part production

Following 9¾ incredible years in the West End, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child enters a new chapter in a newly reimagined one-part production.

The story follows Harry Potter and his son Albus as past and present collide in a dangerous journey through time that threatens the future of the wizarding world. The production has been presented as a reimagined one-part show since early 2026, delivering the complete story in a single performance running 2 hours 55 minutes, including one interval.

Experience the award-winning story, extraordinary stagecraft and theatrical magic in one unforgettable evening at the Palace Theatre.

Why see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

  • The most awarded play in history
  • The official eighth Harry Potter story
  • Spectacular stage magic, illusions and special effects
  • A thrilling adventure for fans and newcomers alike
  • One of London’s most celebrated theatre experiences
★★★★★
“It’s a triumph...it grips, it stirs, it delights.”
Telegraph
★★★★★
“So much better than any film could be”
The Times
★★★★★
“A magical experience tailor made for the stage”
The Independent

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ?

  • Harry Potter: David Ricardo-Pearce
  • Ginny Potter: Zoë Rainey
  • Albus Potter: Ethan Rouse
  • Ron Weasley: Thomas Aldridge
  • Hermione Granger: Naana Agyei-Ampadu
  • Rose Granger-Weasley: Hasia Akwaboah
  • Draco Malfoy: Adam Jackson-Smith
  • Scorpius Malfoy: Bill Stanley

The company is completed by Dewayne Jameson Adams, David Annen, Jacqueline Beaumont, Jensen Bedford, Angeline Bell, Tatum Confrey, Robert Curtis, Nick Dennington, Shakhai Estwick, Miah Hasselbaink, Tim Hibberd, Becky Hoyle, Max Hutchinson, Danny Ivy, Emma Louise Jones, Laura June Ness, Louise Ludgate, Shreya Lallu, Nathan Muwowo, Jocelyn Prah, Claire Redcliffe, Ewan Rutherford, Joshua Talbot, Nathaniel Tan, Callum Tempest, Alex Tomkins, Jake Tuesley and Aidan Garrett Wilkins.

Who are the creative team of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ?

    • Written by: Jack Thorne
    • Directed by: John Tiffany
    • Movement: Steven Hoggett
    • Set Design: Christine Jones
    • Costume Design: Katrina Lindsay
    • Music: Imogen Heap
    • Lighting: Neil Austin
    • Sound: Gareth Fry
    • Special Effects: Jeremy Chernick
    • Illusions: Jamie Harrison
    • Musical Supervision: Martin Lowe

The production is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender’s Playground Entertainment and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions.

Important Notes

Access Performances:
  • BSL: Sunday 17 January 2027 at 2:30pm & Sunday 9 May 2027 at 2:30pm
  • Captioned: Sunday 31 January 2027 at 2.30pm & Sunday 16 May 2027 at 2.30pm
  • Audio Described: Sunday 24 January 2027 at 2:30pm & Sunday 23 May 2027 at 2:30pm

Age guidance: 8+. All patrons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 not permitted.

Production images from 2-part production.

Venue Information

Palace Theatre , 109-113 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1V 8AY

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line)

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

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Critics' reviews of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

★★★★★ “It’s a triumph...it grips, it stirs, it delights.” Telegraph

★★★★★ “So much better than any film could be” The Times

★★★★★ “It could prove to be one of the most influential theatre works of the century” The Stage

★★★★★ “Magical mystery throughout” Daily Express

★★★★★ “Thrilling: gripping, dark, wittily acted and often visually dazzling” Financial Times

★★★★★ “A magical experience tailor made for the stage” The Independent

★★★★★ “Potteresque perfection” Daily Mail

★★★★ “This spell-binding play is utterly theatrical” The Guardian

★★★★ “Harry Potter's epic West End adventure is pure magic” Time Out

Average Critics' Review Score: 4.8 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ (9)
Also see: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing at the Palace Theatre in London
The running time of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is 2 hours 55 minutes (including one interval)
The age recommendations for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are: 8+. All patrons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday, Sunday

The production has been presented as a reimagined one-part show, delivering the complete story in a single performance running 2 hours 55 minutes, including one interval.

The story follows Harry Potter and his son Albus as past and present collide in a dangerous journey through time that threatens the future of the wizarding world.

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