Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts One and Two: The Official Playscript of the Original West End Production
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The Eighth Story. Nineteen Years Later. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, a play by Jack Thorne.It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father of three school-age children.While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son, Albus, must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: Sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.The playscript for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was originally released as a "special rehearsal edition" alongside the opening of Jack Thorne's play in London's West End in summer 2016. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, the play opened to rapturous reviews from theatergoers and critics alike, while the official playscript became an immediate global bestseller.
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I was very disappointed in this book. Obviously, I had such high hopes for it. This book felt flat to me.
Ahhh... Harry Potter. I grew up with Harry as much as the next person from my generation and anxiously awaited the next book installment every few years. There's something about THAT particular book series that changes who you are and how you read and gives you a feeling of wonder and excitement. Harry was that for me, as I'm sure he was for many many others. Most of my copies of the original 7 are falling apart due to the number of times they've...read more
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London’s West End on July 30, 2016.
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Mini...read more
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Mini...read more
It's HP, so I knew I would love it. It's a great continuation. The play format didn't bother me, it just made it a quicker read. It will be nice if they bring this production to the U.S. And honestly I can see this being turned into a film later on. My only complaint, and all along really, is the lack of depth with Ginnys character. There just isn't a lot there. But I loved the friendship between Scorpius and Albus. I thought it was a great turn ...read more
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