Harry Potter Returns

JK Rowling has confirmed Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with spellbinding play set for 2016.

17:46 26 June 2015

JK Rowling brings good news to Harry Potter fanatics – the magic continues as the author confirmed the young wizard’s untold tale will be brought to life on the stage in 2016. 

 

Although JK Rowling did not provide much information about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, she confirmed that it is not a prequel. 

 

She tweeted: "Today is a very special day for two reasons. Firstly, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in the UK 18 years ago!

 

"I'm also very excited to confirm today that a new play called Harry Potter and the #CursedChild will be opening in London next year. It will tell a new story, which is the result of a collaboration between writer Jack Thorne, director John Tiffany and myself.

 

"I don't want to say too much more, because I don't want to spoil what I know will be a real treat for fans. However, I can say that it is not a prequel!"

 

She continued: "To answer one inevitable (and reasonable!) question - why isn't #CursedChild a new novel? - I am confident when audiences see the paly they will agree that it was the only proper medium for the story.

 

"I've had countless offers to extend Harry's story over the years, but Jack, John and Sonia Friedman are a dream team! It has been a huge pleasure to share with them (and soon, with you!) this untold party of Harry's story."