Archive for the ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Category

Jim Broadbent Meets the Cast of ‘Cursed Child’!

Aug 08, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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Today, @HPPlayLDN tweeted a photo of Jim Broadbent – Professor Slughorn – with Cursed Child cast members Anthony Boyle (Scorpius – in costume), Sam Clement (Albus Severus) and Alex Price (Draco Malfoy). Always loyal to Slytherin house, and to the Potter family, this photo with Mr. Broadbent was only fitting: Jim Broadbent – Professor Slughorn himself! …read more!

Jamie Parker of ‘Cursed Child’ Talks Playing Harry Potter

Aug 04, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

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While Jamie Parker had a varied and successful history in theatre prior to being cast in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there’s no denying that the role of Harry Potter is the biggest role of his career so far. In a recent interview with Pottermore, Jamie talked about audience reactions and how Cursed Child differs from …read more!

Bonnie Wright and Helena Bonham Carter Meet the Cast of ‘Cursed Child’!

Aug 03, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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Two generations of Ginny were present at the Palace Theatre when Bonnie Wright met Poppy Miller. The two are eerily similar, continuing the theme of excellent casting surrounding the Potter franchise: Cherrelle Skeete’s (Rose Weasley) robes are looking great in this shot: Helena Bonham Carter also met the cast in costume – Sam Clemmett as Scorpius definitely looks …read more!

J.K. Rowling: “Harry is done now”…?

Jul 31, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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Remember back when J.K. Rowling said that there were always seven books planned, and only seven books, and Harry Potter novels were 100% done…BUT “never say never” on returning to Harry’s story? Then we got a play of the 8th story nine years later. Welcome back the land of ambiguity of whether or not Harry …read more!

Happy 51st Birthday, J.K. Rowling. Happy 36th, Harry Potter!

Jul 31, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, Character Birthdays, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

Not only are we celebrating the release of the eighth story, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, but today also marks two very special birthdays in the muggle and wizarding worlds: It’s J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter’s birthdays, of course! Cursed Child celebrations went on through the night, just like old times. Pottermore covered the midnight celebrations from …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Gala Performance and Book Release Round-Up

Jul 30, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

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With today marking one of (if not the most) important days for Potter fans since the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, the world is abuzz with excitement surrounding the impending release of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts 1 & 2 script book, as well as …read more!

J.K. Rowling Talks ‘Cursed Child’ on Red Carpet at Gala Performance

Jul 30, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

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At today’s gala performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling took a moment to discuss with an interviewer the creation of the play and its unexpected, overwhelming success. When asked about her request to fans to “Keep the Secrets”, she said: “They’ve done me so proud. They’ve done me so proud. And …read more!

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Release TODAY!

Jul 30, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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Today is the day. This is not a drill. Today is the first time in nine years that Harry Potter fans get a full Harry Potter story (in the form of a play) about the Trio and the rest of the gang as adults, 19 years later. WHO ISN’T EXCITED? All the excitement, all the …read more!

Scholastic Celebrates ‘Cursed Child’ with a ‘Muggle Mob’; ‘Cursed Child’ Book Breaks Pre-Sale Records

Jul 28, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

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With mere days until the release of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts 1 & 2 script book, fans around the world are celebrating in ways we haven’t seen since the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. On July 21, hundreds of Potter fans descended on NYC’s SoHo neighborhood to put …read more!

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is “Intense” and “Ritualistic”

Jul 27, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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Reviews of Cursed Child have been dominating muggle news, and the Cursed Child Twitter page have not been ignoring the love. Following our pervious article on the review snippets that the @HPPlayLDN Twitter page has been sharing, we’re covering a few more of the newest reviews and photo releases from the Cursed Child website to get you excited for …read more!



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