Jack Thorne

Jack Thorne is a writer, known for his work on the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'. He is newsworthy because the London production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', which he wrote, is being condensed from a two-part play into a single, shorter performance. This change aligns the London show with other international versions already running in the US, Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan. The original two-part version ran for approximately five hours, while the new single production will run for 175 minutes. This adjustment signifies a shift in the presentation of the popular play in its original location, potentially impacting audience experience and accessibility.