“A Right to Families”: Read Rowling’s Full Lumos Gala Speech
J.K. Rowling gave a moving speech at the gala performance of “Cursed Child” in support of her charity, Lumos.
Category: Cursed Child
J.K. Rowling Joins “Cursed Child” Cast for Special Lumos Gala Performance
On Saturday, September 17, Lumos launched its We Are Lumos Worldwide campaign with a special Facebook Live chat with J.K. Rowling. Today, J.K. Rowling was at a special gala performance of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” in aid of Lumos.
London’s Most Influential List Includes Wealth of “Potter” Stars
“The Evening Standard” has revealed its list of London’s Most Influential People 2016, called Progress 1000, and as can be expected, it includes a wide range of familiar “Potter” names – from stars of the “Harry Potter” films to “Cursed Child” cast and crew.
Lumos Maxima! Neil Austin Creates Magic for “Cursed Child”!
A lot has been said about “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”, both the rehearsal script and the play itself. Perhaps part of the magic readers-turned-critics are missing is seeing the story unfold in person. Join us as we learn more about the magic of the play from lighting designer Neil Austin!
Anthony Boyle on Scorpius Malfoy: “He Has So Much Heart”
In a new interview with the “Times”, Anthony Boyle, who plays Scorpius Malfoy in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”, spoke about keeping his head down, becoming Scorpius, and immersing himself in the role.
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Receives Accessible Editions
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has been made accessible to a whole host of new readers thanks to two innovative publishers.
Fandom, Canon, and “Cursed Child”: Two Reviewers Discuss the Polarizing Script
The script of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” has been out for just over a week, and fan reactions have ranged from delight to utter horror at what J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany have unleashed upon the world. Today, two of MuggleNet’s book reviewers, Jessica and Tracey, are in conversation about the experience of reading the script and how “Cursed Child” fits into both fandom and canon.
From Stage to Page: Why We Loved “Cursed Child”
As two people who have both seen and read the play, we (Alison and Sophie) have a lot of thoughts about the experience. Overall, both of us are entirely infatuated with the show, though we do acknowledge its faults. Here, we hope to be able to explain the experience of experiencing this story in both of its forms and how we think that affects our take on it. WARNING: This piece contains major spoilers for the plot and set of “Cursed Child”.
Watch: Jamie Parker Talks Playing Harry Potter on Stage
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” finally had its Opening Gala this past weekend, and now Pottermore has shared a new video interview with Jamie Parker, who talks about what it’s like playing Harry Potter for such an enthusiastic audience.
