is a good play based on Harry Potter series which provides the fans something new. Returning the magic to the West End as the eighth story in the Harry Potter series, this play gives the viewers a new chance to plunge into the world of wizards. Set 19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts, the main characters are Harry Potter’s middle child, Albus Potter, and the events that transpire at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy. This new adventure is of enchantments, time-travel, and battles with evil forces and other things.
Having been introduced as ‘the best play of all time’ by Forbes and having been acclaimed as a pop culture phenomenon, the play has been described as possessing ‘epic theatricality’ (The Hollywood Reporter) and ‘spine-shivering’ effects (Rolling Stone). The performance began at the Palace Theatre in London in the summer of 2016, and has been praised for its swift narrative and spectacular physical action.
Cast & Creative Team
The creative brilliance behind Harry Potter and the Cursed Child comes from a talented team of artists and storytellers: The idea of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the work of a group of creative minds:
J. K. Rowling: The mind behind the incredible world of Harry Potter, Rowling’s world has been well and truly captured on the stage by the creative team of this show. These are the stories that have been put to books, films and now this theatrical performance which has stormed the world.
Jack Thorne: Co-writer of the play, Thorne is a playwright and screenwriter who has written for Tony® and Olivier Award-winning plays. His work on the script also ensures that the Harry Potter saga continues with new and more interesting stories.
John Tiffany: Tiffany, the director of the play, has been applauded for his ingenuity in play making arts. His direction ensures that the audience gets a feel of the wizarding world and the magic that is associated with it.
Christine Jones: I think the set designer, Jones has well done in setting the set that has provided a magical touch to the play. This and other pieces of work, for instance, the kinetic set design, enhance the story.
Neil Austin: This is a work of the lighting designer Austin and is magical and adds a magical touch of light to the play as is the theme of the play.
Steven Hoggett: The movement director, Hoggett’s choreography helps in making the scenes look more natural especially in the magical aspects of the characters.
Jamie Harrison: With projections, Harrison contributes a little of the fairy-tale to the play; his projections are famous.
Imogen Heap: Heap’s music in the play contributes to the play in a way that it adds an emotional and magnificent feel to the play.
Ticket Information
For those who would like to be spectators and observe the miraculous of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the tickets can be purchased on the website. It is recommended to book especially for the coming half term in October. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the wizarding world, book your seats now. Book your tickets here.
Your Experience
The Palace Theatre, located at Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5AY is the right venue for this wonderful play. The grand design of the theatre and the play’s imaginative staging leads the audience into the world of Harry Potter as if one is really in it.
Shop
Make sure to take time and shop at the theatre’s shop because they have some of the Harry Potter items that are not easily available in other stores. Whether it is a souvenir or a T-shirt with the Disney character of your choice, it will be available here.
Book Ahead
Given the fact that the October half term is next week, it is about time that you buy your tickets. In any case, if one is a fan of Harry Potter or not, this play is a great opportunity to have good time.
