Expert Review: Why Harry Potter Is Pure Magic

4.7
★★★★★

Expert Rating

The Verdict

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child delivers theatrical magic that will leave even the most cynical audience members believing in wonder again. This isn't just fan service – it's a genuinely compelling story that honors the original while blazing new dramatic territory with illusions that seem impossible even as you watch them unfold.

What Makes It Extraordinary

  • Impossible Illusions: Stage magic that defies explanation – people appearing and disappearing, transformations that happen before your eyes.
  • Emotional Depth: A mature exploration of legacy, parenting, and the weight of expectations that resonates with adults.
  • Stunning Production: Every technical element from lighting to choreography serves the story and magic perfectly.
  • Worthy Continuation: Feels like a natural extension of the Harry Potter universe, not a cash grab.

Perfect For

Harry Potter fans of all ages, families with children 10+, anyone who loves spectacular theatre, and people seeking a truly magical experience. The story works even for those unfamiliar with the Potter universe.

Everything You Need to Know

The Eighth Harry Potter Story

Nineteen years after the Battle of Hogwarts, Harry Potter is now a Ministry of Magic employee, husband, and father of three. When his youngest son Albus struggles with the weight of his family legacy, a dangerous new threat emerges that puts the wizarding world at risk.

What to Expect

  • A mature story exploring parenthood, legacy, and growing up
  • Time-turner plot that revisits key moments from the original series
  • New generation of characters alongside beloved returning figures
  • Exploration of friendship between Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy
  • Spectacular magical effects that bring the wizarding world to vivid life

The Magic Experience

The stage magic in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is genuinely astounding. Without giving anything away, prepare to see impossible transformations, flying, teleportation, and illusions that will leave you questioning reality.

Magical Highlights

  • Transformation Sequences: Characters transform before your eyes in ways that seem impossible
  • Flying and Levitation: Realistic magical movement through space
  • Apparition: Characters appear and disappear instantly
  • Time Travel Effects: Stunning visual representation of moving through time
  • Magical Creatures: Dementors, magical animals brought to life

Magic Note: The production team has kept their methods secret, creating an air of genuine mystery around how these effects are achieved.

Practical Information

Show Times

  • Wednesday & Saturday: Part 1 at 2pm, Part 2 at 7:30pm
  • Sunday: Part 1 at 1pm, Part 2 at 6:30pm
  • Single Part Performance: Selected dates

Getting There

  • Tube: Leicester Square (3 minutes walk)
  • Bus: Multiple routes to Cambridge Circus
  • Parking: Q-Park Cambridge Circus nearby

Important Notes

  • Originally performed as two parts - now available as single performance
  • Dinner break included in full performance
  • Photography and mobile phones strictly prohibited
  • Book well in advance - consistently sold out