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Secrets of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: how the magical West End hit is made

Long ReadsJul 25, 2024

Scene from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Photo: Manuel Harlan

Scene from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Photo: Manuel Harlan

The Harry Potter play blazed into the West End eight years ago. Today, more than 100 people bring the hit show to life at every performance. Georgia Snow goes backstage to discover how its magic and mischief are managed

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