Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Palace Theatre

Overview

Times

Part one: Wednesdays - Fridays and Saturdays at 2pm; Sundays at 1pm. Part two: Wednesdays - Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm; Sundays at 6pm.

Duration

Part one: two hours and 40 minutes. Part two: two hours and 35 minutes.

Age

10 years old and over

Accessibility

Please contact venue

Location

Palace Theatre

Address
Shaftesbury Avenue
St James
London
W1D 7ES

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About

See the world's favourite wizard as he embarks on a new adventure in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two at the Palace Theatre. Get ready for a unique theatrical experience full of magic and dazzling special effects for a visual masterpiece.

What is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child about? 

The cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is on stage, wearing Hogwarts uniforms and holding hight the flags of the school's four houses: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff.

19 years after Harry Potter and his two loyal friends Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world from dark forces, they are back on a new adventure, this time joined by a new generation leading the charge at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Based on an original new story by JK RowlingJack Thorne and John Tiffany, the West End show follows Harry Potter (Sam Crane), as an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic grappling with his dark past, and his youngest son Albus (Thomas Grant), who struggles with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted.

Thomas Aldridge and Michelle Gayle join the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast as Ron and Hermione, reuniting the three best friends on the London stage.

Scene from the production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. In the foreground Ron Weasley and Draco Malfoy confront each other in the middle of the Ministry of Magic staff. In the background Harry Potter and Hermione Granger look on.

Following JK Rowling's seven bestselling Harry Potter novels and eight blockbuster films, created at the Warner Bros. Studios, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. Prepare to be transported into a world where magic really does exist as you watch in awe as wizards and witches appear, objects levitate and spells fuse across the stage.

How long is the play? 

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set into two parts. It is suggested that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets for part one and part two are bought to be seen consecutively on the same day (matinee and evening performance) or over two evenings. Part one of the play is two hours and 40 minutes with a 20-minute interval, while part two is two hours and 35 minutes with a 20-minute interval. 

Where is the show playing? 

Harry Potter and his two loyal friends, Hermione and Ron Weasley, stands on stage, having a very passionate conversation in front of the Ministry of Magic.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is currently playing at the Palace Theatre in London's West End, a short walk away from Leicester Square and Soho.

How to get there:

  • Underground - the nearest tube station is Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines) is a 3 minutes walk, and Tottenham Court Road ( Central, Northern and Elizabeth lines) is a 5 minutes walk away.
  • Bus - a few bus lines stop at Cambridge Circus (lines 24, 29 and 176), a two-minutes walk away from the Palace Theatre.
  • Car- the nearest car park is Q-Park Chinatown off Newport Place. Remember where you parked with what3words: ///hours.drag.insect

How do I get tickets for the Harry Potter play? 

Hogwarts students wearing long dark robes are dancing on stage, with Hogwarts houses flags hanging over them on the stage of the Palace Theatre.

You can purchase Harry Potter and the Cursed Child London tickets with us via the book now button on this screen. When you book, you'll be able to select your desired seats and view ticket prices for this theatre play. So whether you're a Muggle or a dedicated wizard, make sure you get your tickets in time, as they sell out like chocolate frogs.

Discover more exciting Harry Potter London locations with our guide to Harry Potter's London, and don't forget to visit the famous Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter.

Are there any age restrictions?

The show is recommended for anyone aged ten years old and over. Children must sit in their own seats throughout the performance and babies in arms are not permitted.

What time is the evening show?

Evening performances usually take place at 7.00pm, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at 6.00pm on Sundays.

On which days are there matinee performances?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child matinees are on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 2.00pm. The Sunday matinee starts at 1:00pm- although times may vary. Make sure to check your ticket in advance. 

What other shows can I watch in London?

See more theatre shows based on hit films, such as the exciting Back to the Future the Musical with Doc and Marty McFly at the Adelphi Theatreor follow the adventures of Matilda, a bright student who uncovers new powers gifted for the greater good at the Cambridge Theatre.