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New casting has been revealed for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London. David Ricardo-Pearce will play Harry Potter, with Polly Frame as Ginny Potter and Ellis Rae as their son Albus Potter. Thomas Aldridge continues as Ron Weasley with Jade Ogugua joining the cast to play Hermione Granger along with Taneetrah Porter as their daughter Rose Granger-Weasley. Steve John Shepherd will play Draco Malfoy, with Harry Acklowe as his son Scorpius Malfoy.  They are joined by Ishmail Aaron, David Annen, Nairn Archer, Darrell Brockis, Sabina Cameron, Robert Curtis, Toby De Salis, Odelia Dizel-Cubuca, Rory Fraser, Jemma Geanaus, Harry Goodson-Bevan, Jemma Gould, Kelton Hoyland, David Ijiti, Chris Jarman, Sally Jayne Hind, Emma Louise Jones, Kathryn Meisle, Ian Redford, Abigail Rosser, Clancy Ryan, Tonny Shim, Adam Slynn, Sara Stewart, Benjamin Stratton, Maia Tamrakar, Alex Tomkins, Jake Tuesley, Sam Varley, Jess Vickers, Wreh-asha Walton, Katie Wimpenny. Benedict Archer, Jonah Haas, Honor Hastings, Delilah O'Riordan, Jude Parry, Jojo Perez Hoadley and Isabella Woodman will alternate two children’s roles, completing the 47-strong company. The new company will begin performances at the Palace Theatre on 17 October 2023. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child new cast photo credit Manuel Harlan The West End's Palace Theatre hosts the original, premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which is one play presented in two parts. The play is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. Last month Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrated 7 years at the Palace Theatre, home of the original production, where it has been seen by over 1.5 million patrons. On 1 September the production will be joining the annual celebrations for Back to Hogwarts Day, when Harry Potter fans are once again invited to don their robes and join the fun at King’s Cross station over three-days, which will include a special appearance from the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast and creative team. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is written by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany, with movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions and magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe, and casting by Julia Horan CDG. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now booking until 19 May 2024 at the Palace Theatre London Book tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Hit West End play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is celebrating its 7th anniversary today, Sunday 30 July 2023, in London. The show started its run at the Palace Theatre on 30 July 2016 and has packed in audiences ever since, with over 1.5 million people seeing the play across 1,149 performances. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is also extending its run in the West End, and is now booking to 19 May 2024. The play has won over 60 major awards during the last 7 years, including nine Laurence Olivier Awards including Best New Play, and six Tony Awards including Best New Play. Other fun facts about the show are that 560 costumes and 100 wigs are used every night for the 42 strong London cast, plus there are 53 people backstage making the magic happen; and 42 wands are used, casting over 57,450 spells across the last 7 years at the Palace Theatre! That's a lot of magic! The current London cast includes James Howard as Draco Malfoy - who we interviewed this week about performing in the show for the whole of its 7 year run; plus Sam Crane as Harry Potter, 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, and Adam Wadsworth as Scorpius Malfoy. They are joined by Gabriel Akamo, Troy Alexander, Harry Ames, David Annen, Sue Appleby, Sabina Cameron, Phil Cheadle, Robert Curtis, Tim Dewberry, Iskandar Eaton, Lewis Edgar, Jack Gardner, Jemma Gould, Kelton Hoyland, April Hughes, Max Hutchinson, Emma Louise Jones, Tom Mackean, David Mara, James McGregor, Kathryn Meisle, Gigi Noel-King, Melaina Pecorini, Niamh Perry, Ruchi Rai, Ian Redford, Rosalind Steele, Tom Storey, Joshua Talbot, Susan Vidler and Wreh-asha Walton. Benedict Archer, Hector Baldwin, Chloe Grant, Honor Hastings, Harry Munson, Delilah O’Riordan and Jude Parry who alternate two children’s roles. The show is based on an original new story by JK Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, and written by Jack Thorne and directed by John Tiffany. Other members of the creative team include movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions & magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe, and casting by Julia Horan CDG. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. Four productions are currently running worldwide - in London, New York, Hamburg and Tokyo. The Melbourne production closed earlier this month on 9 July 2023, and across its 1,300 performances became the longest running play in Australian theatre history. Book tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London Article updated 31 July 2023 to include a photo of the cast and crew of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrating the 7th anniversary on stage at the Palace Theatre in London

Smash-hit West End play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates its 7th anniversary in London on 30 July 2023. The show had its official world premiere in London on 30 July 2016, and went on to scoop a record-breaking 9 Olivier Awards including Best Play, and countless other awards around the world including 5 Tony Awards. James Howard has appeared in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre for the show's entire run, most of that time playing starring as Draco Malfoy. We caught up with James ahead of the anniversary to talk about the joys and challenges of long runs, how you play such a famous fictional character, and breaking in new cast mates! James Howard as Draco Malfoy. Photo by Manuel Harlan Tell us a bit about your first years working on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child? How did you originally get cast for the show? I auditioned for the show at the beginning of 2016, and we started rehearsals in February. Everything was top secret, including reading the script for the audition, and it was the most exciting rehearsal process I’ve been involved in. Being part of such a huge project with such an amazing team was a dream and our first previews were electric. Nobody had ever seen this story before and the shocks, the reactions and magic were thrilling for the audiences and for us! "Everything was top secret, including reading the script for the audition" You have been in the show for 7 years. Did you imagine that this job would become such a big part of your life? I had no idea that this job would become such a big part of my career and life, but I’m so thankful that I’ve had the chance to be a part of this incredible world for so long. Every time I walk into the theatre, I feel lucky to be a part of this production and I’ve made so many friends over the last 7 years.  When did you start playing Draco Malfoy in the show? And has your relationship with the show changed over the years you have been working at the Palace? I covered the role of Draco in the first year and then took over in May 2017, so I’ve played him in every year of the show. That means I’ve worked with a lot of different actors and had a lot of sons! So much has changed in the world over the last seven years, but the show has been a constant light in the darkness.  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Photo by Manuel Harlan How did you originally prepare for playing Draco? And was it easier to develop the role of Draco because of the books and movies, or harder?  The books were my first source of inspiration and preparation. The original stories provide so much rich character detail, and it’s been important not to shy away from the behaviour and experiences of Draco as a child because that has influenced so much about his character as an adult. It was great to have the films as a reference too because Tom Felton was such an incredible young Draco.  What is your favourite scene in the play and why? I have so many favourite moments in the play, some when I’m on stage and some when I hear them backstage. I adore the Staircase Ballet routine, where Albus and Scorpius are separated by the moving staircases. It’s a beautiful routine. And for me the reunion between Draco and Scorpius towards the end of the play is always a highlight.  Is it challenging to have yearly cast changes in the show? Do new actors introduced to the cast change your performance? We have to rehearse the show every time we have a cast change which can be a tiring process as we are still performing with the current company. But every new cast brings something new and unique to the show and it helps us oldies to keep it fresh! I’ve loved working with new Harrys and sons to explore new things together.  "Every new cast brings something new and unique to the show" What are the pros, cons, challenges and joys of being in a long-running West End show? The best thing about being part of such a huge West End show is undoubtedly the audiences. It’s hard not to take for granted knowing that every show will be a full house with 1400 people excited to be there, and to be taking them on a journey over a whole day. The challenges, I guess, include keeping the show and the performances fresh, and making sure you get enough rest. Holidays are definitely a grateful luxury! If you only just joined the cast now, would your performance be different? I’m so lucky to have been part of the production since the beginning, so I know so much about how the show was created by John Tiffany and Jack Thorne and the whole amazing team. But the show has been so well looked after over the years that it still feels like the original heart and soul is still alive.  The cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre. Photo by Manuel Harlan Is it important for an actor to like the character they play, even if they are perceived as malevolent? I don’t think you have to like your character (although I love Draco!) but you do have to have an understanding of what drives them and why they behave as they do. Draco may have been a bully as a child, but he had a very traumatic relationship with his parents and his time at school and that influenced his behaviour. It’s also nice to be able to find something surprising about the way a character can behave in new situations.  Where does playing Draco rank in terms of the most challenging roles that you have played on stage? It’s definitely my favourite role I’ve ever played and there are some challenges, but mostly it’s a joy to play him. I was lucky enough to also cover Harry in my first year, and I think that’s a more challenging role to play physically and emotionally. I’ll always prefer being a Malfoy!  "It’s definitely my favourite role I’ve ever played and there are some challenges, but mostly it’s a joy to play him" What kind of reactions do you get from audiences to you playing Draco? What I love most about playing Draco is that his character has a huge journey in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and his story has a lot of interesting twists and turns. By the end the audience are hugely invested in his relationship with his son Scorpius, and that is very satisfying when you hear the audience reaction. I think everyone is surprised by how much they love the Malfoys! James Howard West End Theatre Quick Fire Questions! What’s your favourite West End theatre and why? Definitely the Palace Theatre. It’s stunning inside and out. And it IS Hogwarts! What was your first acting role? Apart from the school nativity play, my first amateur role was as one of Robin Hood’s Merry Men in the pantomime Babes in the Wood. My first professional role was in The Duchess of Malfi at the National Theatre. What was the last show you enjoyed in London as an audience member and why? I love going to the theatre and love seeing plays and musicals. My top two recent ones are Standing at the Sky’s Edge and The Motive and the Cue.  Which do you love best? The first day of rehearsals, the first night of the show or the last night? The first night of the show. The adrenaline rush and the first audience reactions. On Harry Potter and the Cursed Child they were insane! What was your very first theatre experience (as either an audience or actor)? I can’t recall my very first experience, but I remember watching Les Miserables for the first time - at the Palace Theatre. Who knew I’d be working there so many years later! Which role or show have you most enjoyed being part of in your career and why? Draco in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is definitely a career best. I also adored being part of the Donmar Warehouse in the West End companies of Ivanov and Twelfth Night. Two beautiful productions.  If someone could only see one musical or play before they die, what should it be? Harry Potter and the Cursed Child obviously! And any production of Twelfth Night (preferably with Mark Rylance as Olivia!) What would be your profession be if you hadn’t chosen the theatre and entertainment industry? I would have loved to be a lawyer in big court cases - still a lot of performing, and probably a safer profession! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing at the Palace Theatre, and is currently booking to 3 March 2024. Book tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London

Producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have released a new trailer promoting the West End show. The two-part production is running at the Palace Theatre in London, and now booking to 3 March 2024. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the first Harry Potter story to be told live on stage, and has now sold over 6 million tickets worldwide since its world premiere in London in July 2016. The show has scooped multiple major awards including 9 Olivier Awards and 6 Tony Awards - both including Best New Play. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, and is written by Jack Thorne and directed by John Tiffany. The wider creative team includes movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions & magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe, and casting by Julia Horan CDG. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. Book tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London Watch the new trailer for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the Tony-Award winning blockbuster, is gearing up to celebrate its 5th anniversary at the Lyric Theatre in Times Square later this month. Even with the cutthroat competition on the big white way, the play has proven to be a massive success, becoming the most lucrative non-musical production in Broadway history. The show has sold over 2 million tickets with a total sales figure of ver $270 million - it is now booking to 14 January 2024. The play has also broken several box office records at the Lyric Theatre, including a weekly gross record of $2,671,191 for the week ending January 1, 2023. A week-long series of festivities, culminating in the official anniversary on April 22nd, will be announced in the upcoming weeks. Since its debut on April 22, 2018, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has received critical acclaim and has won six Tony Awards, including Best Play. It has also become the longest-running play on Broadway in the 21st century, providing employment to more than 1,500 artists and theater professionals. Audience members can experience the magic of the play from the moment they enter the theater's lobby, with Meta's tech wizards creating special AR installations. Scanning QR codes throughout the lobby brings portraits, Patronuses, and even the Enchanted Ceiling to life. Fans can also indulge in Hogwarts-inspired treats, from Chocolate Frogs to Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, and wash it all down with a Butterbeer. This unique and immersive experience has made Harry Potter and the Cursed Child one of the must-see destinations for both tourists and New York City residents alike on Broadway. The Broadway cast includes Steve Haggard as Harry Potter, with Angela Reed as Ginny Potter and Joel Meyers as their son Albus Potter. David Abeles and Jenny Jules play Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and Maya Olivia Thomas plays their daughter Rose Granger-Weasley. Aaron Bartz plays Draco Malfoy and Erik C. Peterson plays his son Scorpius Malfoy. Imani Jade Powers plays Delphi Diggory. They are joined by Chadd Alexander, Kevin Rico Angulo, Chelsey Arce, Quinn Blades, Ebony Blake, Darby Breedlove, Ted Deasy, Irving Dyson Jr., Kira Fath, Gary-Kayi Fletcher, Logan James Hall, Abbi Hawk, Chance Marshaun Hill, Edward James Hyland, Nick Hyland, Jax Jackson, Jack Koenig, Spencer LaRue, Rachel Leslie, Samaria Nixon-Fleming, Erik Evan Olson, Alexandra Peter, Dan Piering, William Rhem Jr., Kiaya Scott, Stephen Spinella, Tom Stephens, Karen Janes Woditsch and Brittany Zeinstra. The original London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues to be a mainstay of London's West End with the multi-award winning production now booking into March 2024.

The London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced a new booking period. The latest show extension for the original two-part multi award-winning production at London’s Palace Theatre will see the show book up to 3 March 2024. Tickets for the extended booking period will go on-sale to the general public on 23 March 2023. Producers also announced that special performances to celebrate Hogwarts house's will take place on Friday 12 May 2023 and an additional mid-week performance has been added for June half term on Tuesday 30 May 2023. A further set of access performances are also available - on Saturday 9 September 2023 the performances will be audio described and on Saturday 4 November 2023 there will be a British Sign Language performance. Captioned performances will be held on Saturday 13 May 2023 and Saturday 27 January 2024. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the first Harry Potter story to be presented on stage and the eight story in the Harry Potter series, has sold over 6 million tickets worldwide since its world premiere in London in July 2016 and holds a record 60 major honors, with nine Laurence Olivier Awards including Best New Play and six Tony Awards including Best New Play. Book tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is celebrating its 1,000th performance at the Palace Theatre in London. Join the celebrations and enjoy Exclusive Prices for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, seeing both parts of the show in the stalls for £100. There’s magic in every moment of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the most awarded play in history and “one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes). And now, the 8th Harry Potter story is bringing the magic back to London’s West End. ★★★★ "It’s a triumph…it grips, it stirs, it delights." - Telegraph★★★★ "This spell-binding play is utterly theatrical" - Guardian Exclusive Prices - see both parts in the stalls for £100. Valid Wed, Fri and Sun performances 6 January to 28 May 2023 (Excl. 13-26 Feb, 2-16 Apr). Book by 14 November. Book tickets >

The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have released family portraits of the new cast. The photos are of the Potters, the Granger-Weasleys and the Malfoys, with the new cast starting performances on 13 October 2022 at the Palace Theatre in London. The two-part multi award-winning show is booking to 30 July 2023. The cast includes Sam Crane as Harry Potter, with Frances Grey as Ginny Potter and Thomas Grant who plays their son Albus Potter. Thomas Aldridge and Michelle Gayle continue as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and Grace Wylde plays their daughter Rose Granger-Weasley. James Howard continues as Draco Malfoy and Adam Wadsworth plays his son Scorpius Malfoy. They are joined by Gabriel Akamo, Troy Alexander, Harry Ames, David Annen, Sue Appleby, Sabina Cameron, Phil Cheadle, Robert Curtis, Tim Dewberry, Iskandar Eaton, Lewis Edgar, Jack Gardner, Jemma Gould, Kelton Hoyland, April Hughes, Max Hutchinson, Emma Louise Jones, Tom Mackean, David Mara, Henry Maynard, Kathryn Meisle, Gigi Noel-King, Melaina Pecorini, Niamh Perry, Ruchi Rai, Ian Redford, Rosalind Steele, Tom Storey, Joshua Talbot, Susan Vidler and Wreh-asha Walton. Fletcher Bell, Alice Langton-Farrell, Max Forde, Lottie Grey, Rafferty Ison, Abbiegail Mills and Harry Munson, who alternate two children’s roles, complete the 46-strong company. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the first Harry Potter story to be presented on stage and the eighth story in the Harry Potter series, has sold over 5 million tickets worldwide since its world premiere in London in July 2016 and holds a record 60 major honors, with nine Olivier Awards including Best New Play and six Tony Awards including Best New Play. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany. The show features movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions & magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe and casting by Julia Horan CDG. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. Book Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets at the Palace Theatre in London. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child October 2022. Michelle Gayle (Hermione Granger), Grace Wylde (Rose Granger-Weasley) and Thomas Aldridge (Ron Weasley), photo by Manuel Harlan Harry Potter and the Cursed Child October 2022. James Howard (Draco Malfoy) and Adam Wadsworth (Scorpius Malfoy), photo by Manuel Harlan Harry Potter and the Cursed Child October 2022. Sam Crane (Harry Potter), Thomas Grant (Albus Potter) and Frances Grey (Ginny Potter), photo by Manuel Harlan Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Company, photo by Manuel Harlan

New casting has been revealed for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London. Sam Crane (Some Trace of Her, DNA, The Miracle, Sunset at the Villa Thalia, all for the National Theatre) will play Harry Potter, with Frances Grey (The Importance of Being Earnest, Old Vic) as Ginny Potter and Thomas Grant (Spring Awakening, Almeida Theatre) who will play their son Albus Potter.  Thomas Aldridge (Les Misérables, Queens; Made in Dagenham, Adelphi) and Michelle Gayle (Beauty and the Beast, Dominion Theatre) continue as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and Grace Wylde (101 Dalmatians, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre) will play their daughter Rose Granger-Weasley.  Original cast member James Howard (Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Mojo, The Drunks, King Lear, Morte D’Arthur, all for the RSC) continues as Draco Malfoy and Adam Wadsworth will make his West End debut playing his son Scorpius Malfoy.  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Company. Photo by Manuel Harlan They are joined by Gabriel Akamo, Troy Alexander, Harry Ames, David Annen, Sue Appleby, Sabina Cameron, Phil Cheadle, Robert Curtis, Tim Dewberry, Iskandar Eaton, Lewis Edgar, Jack Gardner, Jemma Gould, Kelton Hoyland, April Hughes, Max Hutchinson, Emma Louise Jones, Tom Mackean, David Mara, Henry Maynard, Kathryn Meisle, Gigi Noel-King, Melaina Pecorini, Niamh Perry, Ruchi Rai, Ian Redford, Rosalind Steele, Tom Storey, Joshua Talbot, Susan Vidler and Wreh-asha Walton. Fletcher Bell,  Alice Langton-Farrell, Max Forde,Lottie Grey, Rafferty Ison, Abbiegail Mills and Harry Munson, who will alternate two children’s roles, complete the 46-strong company. The new company will begin performances at the Palace Theatre on 13 October 2022. The Palace Theatre hosts the original, premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which is one play presented in two parts. The play is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the most awarded new play in London theatre history, and has won over 50 major theatre awards including a record-breaking nine Olivier Awards including Best New Play, and six Tony Awards including Best Play. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is written by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany, with movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions and magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe, and casting by Julia Horan CDG. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now booking until 30 July 2023 at the Palace Theatre London Book tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London has released thousands of new tickets for the show. The producers of the show, Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions, have extended the Harry Potter booking period until 26 February 2023, releasing a year of new dates. The performance schedule for the show is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday – no performance; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 2pm Part One & 7pm Part Two; Sunday – 1pm Part One & 6pm Part Two. The Palace Theatre hosts the original, premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which is one play presented in two parts. The play is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the most awarded new play in London theatre history, and has won over 50 major theatre awards including a record-breaking nine Olivier Awards including Best New Play, and six Tony Awards including Best Play. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is written by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany, with movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions and magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe, and casting by Julia Horan CDG. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. Book tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London

The London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will extend its West End run until August 2020 at the Palace Theatre. The fourth West End Company of the show comprises Jamie Ballard as Harry Potter, Susie Trayling as Ginny Potter with Dominic Short as Albus Potter, Michelle Gayle as Hermione Granger, Rayxia Ojo as Rose Granger-Weasley, Thomas Aldridge as Ron Weasley and James Howard as Draco Malfoy and Jonathan Case as Scorpius Malfoy. They are joined by cast members Lola Adaja, David Annen, Valerie Antwi, Emma Bown, Adrian Christopher, Craig Connolly, Robert Curtis, Tim Dewberry, Rachelle Diedericks, Blythe Duff, Antony Eden, Jim Fish, Thomas Gilbey, Elliot Grihault, Rosie Hilal, Joseph Horsford, Mia Hudson, William Lawlor, Susan Lawson-Reynolds, Ronnie Lee, Ryan J Mackay, Lucy Mangan, David Mara, Barry McCarthy, Marcus McKinlay, Kathryn Meisle, Gordon Millar, Duncan Shelton, Molly Shenker, Luke Sumner, Mark Theodore, Emma-May Uden, Madeleine Walker and Maddy Yates who complete the 42-strong company playing a variety of characters, including seven children who will alternate two roles. Set 19 years after the film the show is the eighth instalment in JK Rowling's Harry Potter series and is written for the stage by Jack Thorne and Rowling. It tells of Harry Potter as an adult who is dealing with his teenage son Albus. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is directed by John Tiffany with movement by Steven Hoggett, set designs by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, special effects by Jeremy Chernick, illusions by Jamie Harrison and musical supervision by Martin Lowe. The critically acclaimed and multi-award winning show is also running in New York and Melbourne Australia with further productions due to open in San Francisco this year, and Munich Germany and Toronto Canada in 2020. Tickets for the new booking period are on sale now.

The West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced a new booking period which will go on sale this September. As it enters its third year at the Palace Theatre, the multi-award winning show remains ever popular, and any announcement of new ticket allocations is well received by the legions of Harry Potter fans. Tickets will be released for sale at 11am GMT on 18 September 2018 for performances from 10 April 2019 through to 28 July 2019 at the Palace Theatre. The West End cast is led by Jamie Ballard who plays Harry Potter, Susie Trayling who plays Ginny Potter and Joe-Idris Roberts who plays their son, Albus Potter. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is currently running on Broadway, with productions announced for San Francisco, Munich Germany and Melbourne Australia. Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender said: "As Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues to grow, with several new productions worldwide, we are so proud to be celebrating our third year here, in London, at the Palace Theatre, Cursed Child's first and original home, where it all began. It's thrilling that we can continue to tell Harry's story in London, New York, Australia, and beyond, and look forward to welcoming audiences from across the globe.” Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is directed by John Tiffany with movement by Steven Hoggett, set designs by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, special effects by Jeremy Chernick, illusions by Jamie Harrison and musical supervision by Martin Lowe.

JK Rowling attends the gala performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre. JK Rowling spoke with fans and signed autographs as she arrived for the gala performance at the Palace Theatre earlier today. Guest walking the red carpet at the family and friends special performance included the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, producer Sonia Friedman, comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner, theatre director Indhu Rubasingham and actors Andrew Scott, Lesley Manville and Laura Carmichael. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child officially opened earlier this week to a string of four and five star reviews.

Following rave reviews earlier this week, production photo's have been released of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne and directed by John Tiffany. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stars Jamie Parker as Harry Potter, Noma Dumezweni as Hermione, Paul Thornley as Ron, Poppy Miller and Ginny Potter, Alex Price as Draco Malfoy, Anthony Boyle as Scorpius Malfoy and Sam Clement as Albus Potter. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage, began previews in June 2016 and is currently booking through to 10 December 2017 at the Palace Theatre.

A reviews round-up for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the most highly anticipated show of the decade has now opened to magical reviews at the Palace Theatre. Defying the naysayers, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany have created a wonderfully inventive and magical production with a universal, relatable emotional core. Read the reviews, below, and book tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre.

See behind the scenes video of the character photo shoot for Harry Potter And The Cursed Child. Earlier this week photos were released of the main cast in the new Harry Potter play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which begins previews at the Palace Theatre next week. The three sets of character portraits included Harry, Ginny and Albus Potter; Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Rose Granger-Weasley; and Draco and Scorpius Malfoy. Check out behind the scenes footage of the photo shoot  and Jamie Parker talking about his excitement for the show.

First Look at Draco and Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child In the final set of Charlie Gray’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child portraits are Alex Price who will play Draco Malfoy and Anthony Boyle who will play Scorpius Malfoy. Click here for images of Harry, Ginny and Albus Potter and here for Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Rose Granger-Weasley. Previews for Part One of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will begin on 7 June with previews of Part Two starting 9 June 2016. The Official Opening performances of Part One and Part Two will take place on Saturday 30 July 2016. Click here For more information on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

First Look at Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Rose Granger-Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Following the release of the Potter family cast images,  a second set of cast portraits for the Granger- Weasley clan have been released. Joining the previously announced Paul Thornley as Ron Weasley and Noma Dumezweni as Hermione Granger is Cherrelle Skeete who will play Rose Granger-Weasley. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany. It will receive its world premiere in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre this summer and is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. Previews for Part One of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will begin on 7 June 2016 with previews of Part Two starting 9 June 2016.

First Look at Harry, Ginny and Albus in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Cast portraits have been released ahead of the initial performances of the highly anticipated production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Casting has also been announced for Ginny Potter who will be played by Poppy Miller and Albus Potter to be played by Sam Clemmett. The cast is led by Jamie Parker (Harry), Noma Dumezweni (Hermione) and Paul Thornley (Ron). Previews for Part One of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will begin on 7 June 2016 with previews of Part Two starting 9 June 2016. The official opening performances of Part One and Part Two will take place on 30 July 2016. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany. It will receive its world premiere in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre this summer and is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage.

Lead casting has been announced for J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Jamie Parker, Noma Dumezweni and Paul Thornley will lead the cast as Harry, Hermione and Ron in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Parker, best known for playing Scrips in Alan Bennett's The History Boys, is currently starring as Sky Masterson in Chichester Festival Theatre's West End Transfer of Guys and Dolls at the Savoy Theatre. His other theatre credits include High Society at the Old Vic, Assassins and Proof for the Menier Chocolate Factory, Drama, Holes in the Skin, Seagulls, The Coffee House, The Commuter and The Gondoliers for Chichester Festival Theatre, Henry V, Henry IV Parts One and Two, A New World and As You Like It for Shakespeare’s Globe and King James Bible, The Revenger’s Tragedy and The History Boys all for the National Theatre. His film credits include The Lady in the Van, Le Weekend, Valkyrie, The History Boys and Lawless. Noma Dumezweni is currently playing the title role in Linda at the Royal Court Theatre for which she received outstanding reviews. Her other theatre credits include A Raisin In The Sun for the Young Vic, A Human Being Died That Night at the Hampstead Theatre, The Fugard and The Market theatres in South Africa and Brooklyn Academy of Music, NY, President of an Empty Room and The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other for the National Theatre, Macbeth, Breakfast With Mugabe, The Winter’s Tale and Romeo and Juliet for the Royal Shakespeare Company Paul Thornley’s theatre credits include London Road, Miracle and Noises Off for the National Theatre, A Chorus of Disapproval at the Harold Pinter Theatre, A Chorus of Disapproval at the Harold Pinter Theatre and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, All’s Well That Ends Well, The Tempest, Kiss Me Kate all for the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. On today's announcement J.K. Rowling said: “I’m so excited with the choice of casting for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I can’t wait to see Jamie, Noma and Paul bring the adult Harry, Hermione and Ron to life on stage next summer.” Directed by John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one play presented in two parts. Both parts are intended to be seen in order on the same day (matinee and evening), or on two consecutive evenings. Previews begin 7 June 2016 and is currently booking to 27 May 2017 at the Palace Theatre. See here for more information