Shrinking potion: two-part Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to become single show in London

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Chris WiegandJanuary 28, 2026 at 06:34 PM

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After nearly a decade, the two-part play *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* in London's West End will transition to a single, shortened production on October 6th at the Palace Theatre. The new format, running at 175 minutes, mirrors versions already staged in the US, Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan. Producers cite increased accessibility as the reason for the change, allowing more audience members to experience the story with a single ticket. The current two-part production, which premiered in 2016 and won numerous awards, will run until September 20th. The reimagined version aims to retain the original's magic and emotional depth in a more concise format.

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Germany 30% United States 30% Japan 30% Netherlands 30% Colin Callender 40% Sonia Friedman 40% John Tiffany 50% Jack Thorne 50% Palace Theatre ×260% JK Rowling 70% London ×380% Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ×490%

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