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Back in 2016, JK Rowling\u2019s official canonical sequel to her magical novels hit London\u2019s Palace Theatre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Harry Potter<\/a> and the Cursed Child takes place where the Deathly Hallows final chapter, 19 Years Later, left off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The story follows the sons of Harry and Draco Malfoy, who have become best friends at Hogwarts, on a time-travelling adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What\u2019s unique about the play is that it’s in two parts, so you have to buy tickets to two plays that are performed in a matinee and evening show on the same day, four days a week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It\u2019s well-known for being an extended piece of lore for fans to lap up, but now a major change has been announced today for the much-loved theatrical experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Today, the official Instagram<\/a> account for the Cursed Child London play announced: \u201cThis is your last chance to experience the spellbinding two-part play before it leaves London\u2019s West End! Now booking through 20th September 2026, get your tickets to see the original production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Beginning 6th October 2026, we are excited to announce that the London production will evolve into the critically acclaimed reimagined one-part version of the play.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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British Harry Potter fans have responded in the comments and they are furious that half the story is being cut out for the sake of a shorter version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One fan wrote: \u201cHorrendous news! I loved the play and have seen it 3 times. Both parts are magical and do not feel long at all!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Another commented: \u201cNOOOOOOO don\u2019t make it just like the rest. The 2 part version was sooo special. Really loved it like this.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While one added: \u201c2 parts was just pure magic – almost 5 hours of being lost in this world I can\u2019t imagine how less would be better.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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And one said: \u201cThat\u2019s a euphemism for \u201cheavily abridged\u201d surely?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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At least fans still have the script book. Perhaps Warner Bros, who now own the rights, could do a filmed version of the play for streaming?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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