Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is undergoing a major change after 10 years at the West End.
For the first time in London, the sequel play is being combined into one full-length production, having been two halves since its opening in 2016.
This is a significant time cut for the show, which has always run for over five hours – two hours and 40 minutes per half. Now, it will go for a single two hours and 55 minutes, with an interval included.
Play producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callendar said: "This July, the production celebrates its 10th anniversary, an unprecedented milestone for a play performed in two parts and we are immensely proud of the indelible mark it has made on the theatrical and cultural landscape over the past decade.
"But as new Harry Potter fans discover these stories every day, drawn in by their enduring power and the deep affection for these characters, we felt this milestone moment was the right time to make the production more accessible than ever before.
"Now running at under three hours, the reimagined production retains its scale, illusions and theatrical magic, and emotional depth, while allowing more audiences to experience the story in a single visit."
Today, Tuesday 13 October, is the first time that the one-part format will go live in London, having already been introduced in other locations including on Broadway. Here's how you can get a ticket today.
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How long is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
The rewritten one-part production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child runs for two hours and 55 minutes, which includes an interval.
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When and where can I see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing at the Palace Theatre in London's West End.
The production is currently booking from now until 27 June 2027.
Simply head to LOVEtheatre or the official Harry Potter Play website and select the show of your choice.
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