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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child #2: Opening July 30, 2016! - SPOILERS

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Official site: Harry Potter And The Cursed Child | London Play

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The official announcement for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is out!

The two-part production, which will have a first booking for dates between June 7 - September 18, 2016, will be a sequel immediately after the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and focusing on Harry and his son Albus, who is the titular Cursed Child.

Tickets for the first four months confirmed so far (later dates will be announced in the future) will be available for reserved on October 28, and then to the general public two days after, on October 30. 2015. More information on dates and a breakdown on how to watch the two parts either on the same day, or different days.

In addition four special preview performances are planned for the end of May 2016. Details of when these performances will go on sale will be announced at a later date.

Weekly schedule:
• Monday – no performance
• Tuesday – no performance
• Wednesday - 2pm Part One & 7.30pm Part Two
• Thursday – 7.30pm Part One
• Friday – 7.30pm Part Two
• Saturday – 2pm Part One & 7.30pm Part Two
• Sunday – 1pm Part One & 6.30pm Part Two

Thanks for the new thread!

Thanks for the news.

It's the waiting game for us now... :sigh:

HA! I wonder why. ;)

Also this:

Awwe!

Thanks for the tweets.

And the speculations as to why the play will sad has begun. The fandom is so creative! :lol:

So judging by the photos, how many years after epilogue could this be? I guess this could be 4-5 years after, Albus looks like he is 15-16 years old.

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And the speculations as to why the play will sad has begun. The fandom is so creative! :lol:

And what do they say? I haven't checked the reaction :D

Let me guess - somebody from the trio is dying :lol:

OMG the Potter family!

Minus the other 2 kids. BUT EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! :wiggle: :wiggle:

Poppy and Jamie look amazing and Sam looks like he'll probably be the one to make me cry.

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Guess this means no sneaky video recording. DANG!

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And what do they say? I haven't checked the reaction :D

Let me guess - somebody from the trio is dying :lol:

Better not check them but if you want a laugh, just google them. :lol:

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Jamie Parker on adult Harry Potter:

‘He’s wearing a suit because he’s a Ministry man, but he’s not just a bloke in a suit, that’s way too anonymous,’ Jamie explained. ‘And it sounds strange but we talked around a lot of different suits, because there are suits and suits, and a lot of them we put on and we went “Mmm it’s just not right”.

‘With all the character’s costumes we want them to be instantly familiar when people see them, so that people feel like the story’s safe in our hands, and that we’re taking that responsibility seriously.’

‘They’re just iconic. These are stories that people have lived with for their whole lives, they’ve grown up with and now they’re adults re-joining the tale, picking it up where they left off and I’m one of them. In a sense you don’t need more than the scar and the glasses, you kind of go, “there it is” and I don’t really know how to put it into words, it’s just immeasurably exciting and I can’t wait to show it to people.’

‘It’s a unique gig in the sense that you have seven volumes of backstory that you get to bring on with you. And we were all very keen to make sure that the first time you see Harry it just feels right.’

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Poppy Miller on playing Ginny Potter:

‘So far I’ve had a fabulous haircut and, as this is Ginny’s hair, it’s obviously red and quite sleek,’ Poppy explained. ‘I also get to wear a gorgeous, hand-knitted jumper. I think of it as a really tasteful Pygmy Puff.’

‘We are very excited about sharing the play with everyone who is coming,’ Poppy said. ‘All of us are seeing things every day, what other people are doing for the first time on stage, that’s making us squeal with excitement. So, bring it on!’

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Sam Clemmett on portraying the title Cursed Child, Albus Potter:

‘This is what Albus wears at the start of the show,’ he said. ‘I had the idea he was wearing James’s – his older brother’s – hand-me-downs. So I wanted him to feel quite uncomfortable, and be able to play with his clothes.’

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Potter cast talk taking on iconic characters - Snitchseeker

Weasleys! Well 3/4 of them anyway.

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A first look at Ron, Hermione and Rose Granger-Weasley as they will appear in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two. Noma Dumezweni ‘gets Hermione inside out,’ according to J.K. Rowling.

Yesterday, we got a sneak peek at Harry, Ginny and Albus Potter in full Cursed Child costume and make-up. Now, let’s meet the Granger-Weasleys.

Here we see Harry’s two best friends Ron Weasley (Paul Thornley) and Hermione Granger (Noma Dumezweni) in full costume with their daughter Rose Granger-Weasley, who will be played by actress Cherrelle Skeete.

‘It’s 19 years later when the play begins,’ Paul explained. ‘Ron is married to Hermione Granger and they’re now the Granger-Weasleys. Our magnificent daughter Rose Granger-Weasley is about to start at Hogwarts, which is obviously a big day for everyone.’

A very big day indeed, and a very big job for Cherrelle Skeete, shown here in Rose’s brand new Hogwarts uniform. Cherrelle has previously appeared in productions of The Lion King and Wind in the Willows, as well as television series Call the Midwife and Danny and the Human Zoo – which coincidentally, starred Harry Potter actors Evanna Lynch, and James and Oliver Phelps.

‘I can’t think about how big it is or I’ll just faint,’ Cherrelle said. ‘Putting on my uniform, ready to go to Hogwarts, and seeing everyone else in their uniform was exciting. I’ve been looking at it every day in the wardrobe department, waiting for the day I can get on the Hogwarts Express.’

Cherrelle also teased that Rose will embody just a little bit of her mother – what a surprise. She said: ‘Rose is ambitious, obviously her mum is Hermione so she’s got a lot to live up to. I think they’re quite similar in the fact they put a lot of pressure on themselves. And she just wants to do the right thing.’

J.K. Rowling agreed that Rose takes after Hermione: ‘Rose is like her mother, but more secure, more grounded. She was born to wizards and knows her place in the world. Cherrelle plays her perfectly: bossy but deeply loveable.’

And speaking of Hermione, J.K. Rowling said: 'I saw Noma workshop the part and when John Tiffany told me he'd cast her, I was overjoyed. She gets Hermione inside out.’

Olivier Award-winner Noma was understandably thrilled with her makeover. She looks formidable in deep blue and brandishing Hermione’s wand.

‘Being in full costume for the first time was stunning, because I went, “Ahhh there you are”,’ she reminisced fondly.

According to J.K. Rowling, Ron is still very much the Weasley we remember. She said: ‘Ron in his forties isn't very different from Ron in his teens, except that his feet hurt a bit more. Paul's so funny and brilliant in the role.’

And after years of complaining about his mother’s jumpers, it looks like Ron Weasley has finally warmed to them, if his costume is anything to go by.

‘We had to make it look as though he doesn’t really care what he wears in the morning,’ Paul Thornley said.

‘We wanted to find a jumper, that is definitely his favourite jumper, and that I think gets washed occasionally. He wants to essentially be comfortable at all times, hence comfortable cords, comfortable jumper, comfortable shoes. I don’t believe he’s a man who spends an awful lot of time shopping.’

With the three of them absolutely looking the part, the actors are now focused on the technical rehearsals but obviously remain tight-lipped on what is to come.

‘The technical rehearsal is where you put all the components together,’ Paul said. ‘All the lights, the sound, the magic – which I’m not going to tell you about – the illusions – which I’m not going to tell you about – and the costumes, and for us to find our places on the stage. We also try to all fit backstage and get the various scenery on and off without bumping into each other, which is sometimes successful.’

‘It’s just a real joy to watch everyone else’s work and to see all the elements of the show coming together, especially coming into the theatre.’ Cherrelle added. ‘It’s amazing to sit in the stalls and watch and it’s a blessing to know that I’m a part of this team.’

Noma added: ‘Every time I’m in the auditorium I turn around to people or say to myself, “I’m in that show, I’m in that show.” I want to see it so much. I am so proud that I am in it.’

Looking at Ron, he looks happy and smiling. Harry looks serious and worried - I wonder if that has to do with the story, maybe he is concerned for Albus.