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Why see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

the global phenomenon arrives in Toronto

Wands at the ready J.K Rowling and Jack Thorne's theatrical heavyweight, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Toronto! Following record-breaking and multi-award-winning runs on London's West End and Broadway, Canadian audiences can now experience the magic of the astounding production at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. A continuation of The Boy Who Lived's story, 'Cursed Child catches up with Harry and co as grown-ups where the challenges of adulthood, jobs, and kids prove far scarier than anything Voldemort could have cooked up!

Leaving critics impressed and fans bowled over, the show expertly recaptures the magic of the books, while crafting a totally unique world of its own. The story is brought to life with an intelligent script, wondrous costumes and a whole Defence Against the Dark Arts class worth of great theatrical special effects. The wish of every Potter fan to find out what happens after the final line of The Deathly Hallows is truly granted!

WHAT IS CURSED CHILD ABOUT?

The producers of The Cursed Child want every Potter fan heading into the play to be surprised by its twists and turns, so we won't reveal too much! We can say that Harry, Ron and Hermoine are now all in their late 30s, married with kids and respectfully employed. Harry and Ginny's son Albus is just starting his first term at Hogwarts, yet his father's reputation hangs heavy around his neck, and he resents being only known as the son of The Boy Who Lived. Yet when sinister forces from Harry's past reemerge into the world, Albus must embrace the Potter legacy for the battles to come...

Key Information

Audience

The show is suitable for ages 10 and up. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket

Run Time

Circa three hours and 30 minutes long including an intermission

Dates

Finished Jul 2, 2023

US Dollars

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Cast

Trevor White as Harry Potter
Trish Lindstrom as Ginny Potter
Luke Kimball as Albus Potter
Gregory Prest as Ron Weasley
Sarah Afful as Hermione Granger
Hailey Alexis Lewis as Rose Granger-Weasley
Brad Hodder as Draco Malfoy
Thomas Mitchell Barnet as Scorpius Malfoy
Fiona Reid as Professor McGonagall
Sara Farb as Delphi Diggory
Steven Sutcliffe as Severus Snape
Susan Henley as Dolores Umbridge

ENSEMBLE

Ryan Allen, Nicholas Boegel, Kevin Bundy, Michael Chiem, Ian D. Clark, Mark Crawford, David D'Lancy Wilson, Raquel Duffy, Bryce Fletch, Simon Gagnon, Raylene Harewood, Wychita Henricks, Asha James, Lucas Meeuse, Natasha Mumba, Kyle Orzech, Monice Peter, Andy Pogson, Kaitlyn Riordan, Katie Ryerson, Brendan Wall, Evelyn Wiebe and Shawn Wright. 

Creative

Written by Jack Thorne
Based upon the world created by JK Rowling
Directed by John Tiffany
Produced by Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender
Movement by Steven Hoggett
Set designs by Christine Jones
Costumes by Katrina Lindsay
Lighting by Neil Austin
Music by Imogen Heap
Sound by Gareth Fry
Special effects by Jeremy Chernick

Awards

TONY AWARDS 2018 - WINS

Best Play
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Best Costume Design of a Play
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Best Sound Design of a Play
Best Director of a Play - John Tiffany

DRAMA DESK AWARDS, 2018 - WINS

Outstanding Director of a Play
Outstanding Music in a Play
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play
Outstanding Projection Design
Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS, 2018 - WINS

Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

OLIVIER AWARD 2017

Best New Play Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Anthony Boyle
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Noma Dumezweni
Best Actor - Jamie Parker
White Light Award for Best Lighting - Neil Austin
Best Sound Design - Gareth Fry
Best Costume Design - Katrina Lindsay
Best Set Design - Christine Jones
Best Director - John Tiffany

Reviews

Customer reviews

5 reviews, average rating: (4.0 Stars)

YarHalabar

Superb

Saw it 2 times the special effects are unbelievable ... Read more

Mandy

Amazing

Saw this with my 10 year old daughter. The show is long (3+ hours)... But wow. The story, the acting and production is amazing. The effects really blew me away. Goosebumps. I cried, laughed and fell in love with the Harry Potter franchise again. I'd see it again. Only real complaint is with the venue.. very very packed and they should've opened up more bars during intermission. The big bar at the south side was closed. ... Read more

Jackie

Cursed child

The special effects were phenomenal. Actors were well suited to their roles. Some seriously good talent presented during this play. Having been a HP fan for years- read all books, saw all movies. Wasn’t a huge fan of this format or storyline. Would i recommend, absolutely 👍👍. ... Read more
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