harry potter and the cursed child book review

Princess Theatre is accessible via public transport (train, tram).

Buy a program $25 and then to save money BYO treats!

Ask for a seat cushion for shorter children if you’re in the stalls.

Also the seats and legroom are pretty tight so you’ll need to cloak them. All bags are checked and big backs take up more time. It also means that Lady AB can sit on my lap to see over adults’ heads as there is no one behind us Being in the Dress Circle means that we don’t see the very top of the Dementors on stage, which for Lady AB was a good thing.

We sit in Row H 17-18 in the Dress Circle ($85 each) and have good views.

Suitable for 8+ years as the show is in two parts, with each part being 2 hours 40 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes respectively with a 20 minute interval.

Tips for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: When you're in the foyer take note of the Harry Potter-themed renovations in the carpets and the lighting! At the theatre’s discretion, you may be able to BYO seat cushion if you’re sitting in the last row or another location that won’t obstruct someone’s view.įind Accommodation near Princess Theatre, Melbourne Fortunately, we are sitting in the last row of the Dress Circle (Row H) so there is no one behind us. This means 8yo Lady AB spends all of Part 1 sitting on my lap. Other things to do note is that if you’re in the Dress Circle or Upper Circle you will not be able to use the theatre’s seat cushions.

There’s lots of discussion about the death of Cedric Diggory from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry’s parents being killed by Voldemort.

Voldemort and his creepy death-mask face make an appearance.

There is some violence, but it’s mostly of the magical kind.

Reading about Dementors is a completely different experience to seeing them approach you in your seat! The sound is very loud, the lighting is very dark and the overall effect is scary.

In the Harry Potter stage show, Dementors will appear at the end of Part 1 and several times in Part 2 to suck out souls.

I don’t want to reveal too much about what happens but if you’re thinking of taking children to the show it’s worth knowing a few things first : But if love theatre you’ll see effects that you’ve never seen before! There are constant references to characters, places and incidents in previous books. Granted, to understand most of what’s happening you’re going to have to be pretty familiar with all things Harry Potter. The set design, lighting, sound design and magical illusions make the show a must-see even if you’re not a Harry Potter fan.

The audience audibly gasps and sighs in awe and claps spontaneously when a particularly magical effect occurs. It’s a more immediate and visceral experience than watching the films on screen. However, what makes the play remarkable is seeing the world of Harry Potter come to life on stage.

Harry potter and the cursed child book review