‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Celebrates 10 Years as Longest-Running Two-Part Play in Modern West End History – Global Bulletin
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” turns 10 at London’s Palace Theatre today, July 30, cementing its place as the longest-running play in modern West End history to be performed as a two-part theatrical experience. Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions, the production has been seen by more than 2.5 million people at the Palace Theatre since opening in 2016 – over 300,000 of them first-time theatregoers.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrated its 10th anniversary on July 30 at London's Palace Theatre. It is now the longest-running two-part play in modern West End history. Since opening in 2016, more than 2.5 million people have seen the show, including over 300,000 first-time theatregoers. The production has run for 1,762 performances total, adding up to over 8,300 hours on stage.
Why it matters
The milestone shows how the Harry Potter story continues to draw audiences worldwide. It also highlights the lasting appeal of theatre adaptations of popular books.
- When did the play open?
- It opened in 2016 at the Palace Theatre.
- How many people have seen the play?
- Over 2.5 million people have seen it since opening.
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‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Celebrates 10 Years as Longest-Running Two-Part Play in Modern West End History – Global Bulletin
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