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First Look: Albus, Ginny and Harry in Harry Potter play

The actors playing Albus and Ginny in ”Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” have been announced

Three character portraits of Ginny, Harry and Albus Potter have been released ahead of the opening of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

The portraits show the newly announced Poppy Miller as Ginny Potter, Sam Clemmett who plays Albus Potter and Jamie Parker who plays Harry Potter.

There will be three sets of portraits released by Charlie Gray of the Harry Potter characters. JK Rowling's latest instalment to her series will be in two parts performed on stage at the Palace Theatre. Previews begin from 7 June.

The original story is by JK Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany and will be directed by John Tiffany. It follows an older Harry Potter, married to Ginny, who works at the Ministry of Magic. His son Albus takes an important role in the piece.

Jamie Parker as Harry Potter
Jamie Parker as Harry Potter
© Charlie Gray

Previews begin at the Palace Theatre in London on 7 June 2016 with the opening performances of Part One and Part Two on Saturday 30 July 2016. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is currently booking to 27 May 2017.

Read our guide on how to get tickets here.