Harry Potter break ground in Melbourne

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has established a new standard for blockbuster plays in Australia, drawing more than 325,000 attendees through the doors of the Princess Theatre in a run now entering its second year. Opening to rave reviews 12 months ago, the production officially celebrated its first birthday on Sunday, 1 March. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has established a new standard for blockbuster plays in Australia, drawing more than 325,000 attendees through the doors of the Princess Theatre in a run now entering its second year. Opening to rave reviews 12 months ago, the production officially celebrated its first birthday on Sunday, 1 March. Meet their new cast members, see their special plaque unveil and go behind the scenes with the Creative Team of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Melbourne by watching their exclusive videos and listening to the latest episodes of their podcast ‘Front Row’.

 

The Andrews Labor Government secured the production for its February 2019 debut, making Melbourne only the third city to welcome the acclaimed play following its premiere in London in 2016 and a season in New York in 2018.

 

Victoria continues to be the creative and cultural capital of Australia, with studies showing that the state generates the highest share of national live performance attendance, as well as the highest share of attendance at musical theatre productions.

 

Harry Potter fans have travelled from near and far to enjoy the play in Melbourne with 50 per cent of ticket holders coming from regional Victoria, interstate or one of 42 countries around the world.

 

For many, the production was also a first theatre experience (51 per cent) and the first time visiting the Princess Theatre (77 per cent). The appeal of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to younger audiences has also been strong with 44 per cent of attendees under the age of 35, introducing the theatre to a new generation.

 

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is booked at the Princess Theatre until mid-2020.

 

For more information and tickets, go to harrypottertheplay.com/au

 

Image courtesy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child