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

New robes for ‘Cursed Child’ Hogwarts Students!

May 07, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Katrina Lindsay – costume designer for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – released a photo of some early sketch designs for new Hogwarts robes in the play via Twitter, and they sure look fancy! Compared to the relatively simple designs in the films, these robes seem much more intricate – take a look below and let …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ to (Hopefully) Stage in Other Countries!

May 01, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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

One Twitter user voiced the hopes of many today, asking if Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be staged in countries other than the U.K. J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) responded pronto, and said that they’re hoping to take the play elsewhere in the world – so don’t lose faith yet!   This sounds very promising …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Front of House Revealed, and Wizard Hats!

Apr 29, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Earlier today, Pottermore released photos of ‘Phase One’ of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child‘s front of house, which has been slowly built up over the past few days. Built by Tony Award-Winning set designer Christine Jones (who released an exciting photo update via @HPPlayLDN on Twitter the other day), the magnificent snitch has finally been …read more!

UPDATE: ‘Cursed Child’ Big Reveal Set for London’s Palace Theatre!

Apr 27, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

What’s this on the front of the Palace Theatre? Yesterday, @HPPlayLDN showed the Palace Theatre decked in scaffolding, preparing for the Cursed Child opening. @SFP_London went one step further, and gave us a sneak peek at a new addition: a huge snitch mirroring the posters, by the looks of it: Wonder what’s about to be revealed Front of House?#HarryPotterPlay #CursedChild pic.twitter.com/63RkwZl35A …read more!

London’s Palace Theatre Prepares Itself For ‘Cursed Child’!

Apr 26, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

The updates for Cursed Child just keep coming! Yesterday we posted an update from Set Designer Christine Jones, and today Twitter user @rafdoeswestend spotted the outside of Palace Theatre in London being prepped for Cursed Child‘s opening: Spotted: Palace Theatre is becoming the home of @HPPlayLDN on the outside! #excited#harrypotter@jk_rowlingpic.twitter.com/OlwUcwxDfl — Raf (@rafdoeswestend) April 26, 2016 @HPPlayLDN also …read more!

New Photo Update from Cursed Child

Apr 25, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

A photo of what looks like luggage set for characters departing from Platform 9 3/4 has been released by @HPPlayLondon, with a quote from Set Designer Christine Jones: “We are on such an exciting journey creating this play for you” – Christine Jones, Set Designer #CursedChild pic.twitter.com/gT2Yx2VBQF — Harry Potter Play (@HPPlayLDN) April 25, 2016 A scene with …read more!

J.K. Rowling Gives a Tour of the ‘Cursed Child’ Rehearsal Room!

Apr 22, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News

Beyond a sign saying ‘Keep Calm and Keep the Secrets’ is a very special room. Not quite the Room of Requirement, but near enough – it’s the Cursed Child rehearsal room, and the play’s Twitter account (@HPPlayLDN) tweeted an exciting new video of J.K. Rowling herself giving a small tour, and a chat with Cursed Child …read more!

J.K. Rowling Designs New Wands for Trio

Apr 18, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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

This morning, J.K. Rowling tweeted from London. After being up all night with a “Robert-related brainwave” that made the insomnia worth it, our tired beloved author made her way to Cursed Child rehearsals. My view this morning. I love London. pic.twitter.com/aLgFT9BnNx — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 18, 2016 Here’s me, groggy after a night of …read more!

Tom Felton and Warwick Davis on Theme Parks, ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and ‘Cursed Child’

Apr 10, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Davis, Davis Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, Felton Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Theme Park

Adding to the torrent of great interviews from the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Hollywood this week, SnitchSeeker have posted interviews with Tom Felton and Warwick Davis,  on which attraction they think should be added to the park. Tom Felton stayed loyal to his character, saying he’d love to see Malfoy …read more!

UPDATE: Will Cherrelle Skeete portray ‘Cursed Child’s’ Rose Weasley?

Apr 10, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

A graduate of London’s Central School of Speech and Drama, 26-year-old Cherrelle Skeete’s appearance on the cast breakdown for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has raised many questions, mainly due to The Voice reporting that she has ‘a leading role’ in the play. Could Cursed Child have found its Rose Weasley? The Birmingham-born actress first appeared …read more!



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