J.K. Rowling reported today that Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, a twist off play about the kid wizard, will open in London’s West End in summer 2016.
The play, which is depicted as filling in the untold story of Potter including what happened to his guardians, is composed by much sought after Brit recorder Jack Thorne (This Is England), with music by Imogen Heap.

Reviled Child will be arranged by the Once and Black Watch group of John Tiffany (executive) and Steven Hoggett (development). The show will have sets by Christine Jones (American Idiot), ensembles by Katrina Lindsay (the simply opened Bend It Like Beckham), lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry and enhancements by Jeremy Chernick.
Sonia Friedman Productions is delivering, with Colin Callender’s Playground Entertainment and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. Harry Potter And The Cursed Child will have its reality debut at London’s Palace Theater. Friedman and Callender are experienced hands at UK-to-Broadway exchanges, so search for a move to Times Square if the show is effective.
In her tweets, Rowling said the play is not a prequel, however it plainly uncovers quite a bit of Harry’s back story. She is additionally as of now dealing with the script for another Potter twist off, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them for Warner Bros.
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