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Seven things to do at Edinburgh Fringe Festival apart from seeing a show

Seven things to do at Edinburgh Fringe Festival apart from seeing a show

<em>The Homecoming</em> at Theatre Royal Bath and UK tour – review

The Homecoming at Theatre Royal Bath and UK tour – review

Ben Stiller in talks to star in <em>The Shining</em> in the West End

Ben Stiller in talks to star in The Shining in the West End

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> extends West End run into 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends West End run into 2023

How does <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> work as a one-part play?

How does Harry Potter and the Cursed Child work as a one-part play?

James Gaddas to adapt and perform <em>Dracula</em> in new tour

James Gaddas to adapt and perform Dracula in new tour

New <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> full West End cast revealed

New Harry Potter and the Cursed Child full West End cast revealed

New <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> full West End cast revealed

New Harry Potter and the Cursed Child full West End cast revealed

Long-running West End shows start scheduling Sunday performances for post-Covid return

Long-running West End shows start scheduling Sunday performances for post-Covid return

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> announces West End return date and initial casting

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announces West End return date and initial casting

Producer Sonia Friedman: 'Get this wrong, and we wipe out an entire sector'

Producer Sonia Friedman: 'Get this wrong, and we wipe out an entire sector'

Tributes pour in for stage and screen star Helen McCrory

Tributes pour in for stage and screen star Helen McCrory

West End Musical Celebration 2021 concert series confirms line-up and new dates

West End Musical Celebration 2021 concert series confirms line-up and new dates

Nica Burns states <em>Six</em> and <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> will open after 17 May

Nica Burns states Six and Everybody's Talking About Jamie will open after 17 May

<em>Hamilton</em>, <em>Mary Poppins</em>, <em>Leopoldstadt</em> and more reveal plans for 2021 returns

Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Leopoldstadt and more reveal plans for 2021 returns

Review: <em>Flight</em> (Bridge Theatre)

Review: Flight (Bridge Theatre)

Lin-Manuel Miranda channels <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> with <em>His Dark Materials</em> co-star Andrew Scott

Lin-Manuel Miranda channels The Phantom of the Opera with His Dark Materials co-star Andrew Scott

West End stars to appear in Christmas concert series at the Palace Theatre

West End stars to appear in Christmas concert series at the Palace Theatre

New ghost thriller to be staged in London with "seat out to help out" scheme

New ghost thriller to be staged in London with "seat out to help out" scheme

Kevin and Joanne Clifton to present socially distanced show in the West End

Kevin and Joanne Clifton to present socially distanced show in the West End

Sonia Friedman: The Chancellor's announcement was 'a huge insult to the theatre industry'

Sonia Friedman: The Chancellor's announcement was 'a huge insult to the theatre industry'

<em>Magic at the Musicals</em> show to be recorded at The London Palladium

Magic at the Musicals show to be recorded at The London Palladium

Six West End venues to reopen for special socially distanced shows from next month

Six West End venues to reopen for special socially distanced shows from next month

The top 20 characters from stage plays – as voted for by you

The top 20 characters from stage plays – as voted for by you

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> announces it will remain closed in the West End until February 2021

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announces it will remain closed in the West End until February 2021

BBC announces new theatre and arts shows coming soon

BBC announces new theatre and arts shows coming soon

Sonia Friedman: 70 per cent of performing arts companies will be out of business by the end of the year

Sonia Friedman: 70 per cent of performing arts companies will be out of business by the end of the year

Lin-Manuel Miranda to appear in conversation with Giles Terera as part of new Mountview series

Lin-Manuel Miranda to appear in conversation with Giles Terera as part of new Mountview series

Daniel Radcliffe, Noma Dumezweni, Eddie Redmayne and more to read Harry Potter novel online

Daniel Radcliffe, Noma Dumezweni, Eddie Redmayne and more to read Harry Potter novel online

Ten plays you can reenact in your own home

Ten plays you can reenact in your own home

New plays to have on your theatre wishlist

New plays to have on your theatre wishlist

Novelists writing for the stage – does it work?

Novelists writing for the stage – does it work?

Where to find cheap theatre tickets

Where to find cheap theatre tickets

<em>The High Table</em> at Bush Theatre and Birmingham Rep casting announced

The High Table at Bush Theatre and Birmingham Rep casting announced

WhatsOnStage Awards winners – from past to present

WhatsOnStage Awards winners – from past to present

<em>A Christmas Carol</em> at the Old Vic: Paterson Joseph is joined by guests on opening night

A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic: Paterson Joseph is joined by guests on opening night

<em>The Boy Friend</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory: first look at Janie Dee, Amara Okereke and more in rehearsals

The Boy Friend at the Menier Chocolate Factory: first look at Janie Dee, Amara Okereke and more in rehearsals

The WhatsOnStage Awards: in numbers

The WhatsOnStage Awards: in numbers

Watch the original <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> cast discuss the show ahead of new behind-the-scenes book release

Watch the original Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast discuss the show ahead of new behind-the-scenes book release

Streaming Shakespeare – why Netflix and theatre make for a royal partnership

Streaming Shakespeare – why Netflix and theatre make for a royal partnership

Jamie Parker, Anjana Vasan, Amanda Wilkin and Jack Farthing to star in Barbican's <em>Gabriel</em>

Jamie Parker, Anjana Vasan, Amanda Wilkin and Jack Farthing to star in Barbican's Gabriel

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> West End run extends to summer 2020

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child West End run extends to summer 2020

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> cast go back to Hogwarts at King's Cross Station

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast go back to Hogwarts at King's Cross Station

London theatre lotteries: how to get cheap West End tickets to some of the biggest shows

London theatre lotteries: how to get cheap West End tickets to some of the biggest shows

Review: <em>Malory Towers</em> (Passenger Shed, Bristol)

Review: Malory Towers (Passenger Shed, Bristol)

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> new West End production photos

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child new West End production photos

BBC Proms to feature <em>A Star is Born</em>, <em>My Fair Lady</em> and tributes to Judy Garland and Doris Day

BBC Proms to feature A Star is Born, My Fair Lady and tributes to Judy Garland and Doris Day

New cast albums you can listen to now

New cast albums you can listen to now

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> in London new cast includes Michelle Gayle

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London new cast includes Michelle Gayle

Evanna Lynch, Rowan Polonski and more cast in UK premiere of <em>The Omission of the Family Coleman</em>

Evanna Lynch, Rowan Polonski and more cast in UK premiere of The Omission of the Family Coleman

<em>Mean Girls</em> and <em>Frozen</em> on Broadway: we're in for treats in the West End

Mean Girls and Frozen on Broadway: we're in for treats in the West End

Review: <em>The Worst Witch</em> (Royal and Derngate)

Review: The Worst Witch (Royal and Derngate)

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> music to be released as an album

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child music to be released as an album

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> releases new tickets for 2019

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child releases new tickets for 2019

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> announces new West End tickets

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announces new West End tickets

The biggest theatre news stories of 2018…so far

The biggest theatre news stories of 2018…so far

Tony Awards 2018 – a night for scrappy outsiders (and the $68 million dollar Harry Potter play)

Tony Awards 2018 – a night for scrappy outsiders (and the $68 million dollar Harry Potter play)

Tony Award nominations 2018 full list: Angels in America breaks Broadway record

Tony Award nominations 2018 full list: Angels in America breaks Broadway record

Sonia Friedman makes <em>Time</em>'s 100 list of the most influential people of 2018

Sonia Friedman makes Time's 100 list of the most influential people of 2018

Gary Barlow, Tim Minchin and the cast of <em>Chess</em> make our top pics of the week

Gary Barlow, Tim Minchin and the cast of Chess make our top pics of the week

The WhatsOnStage Awards aligned with critical acclaim and it shows the West End is working

The WhatsOnStage Awards aligned with critical acclaim and it shows the West End is working

Tina Turner, Bryan Cranston and Rupert Graves make our top pics of the week

Tina Turner, Bryan Cranston and Rupert Graves make our top pics of the week

James Graham, Josie Rourke and Alan Bennett makes our top pics of the week

James Graham, Josie Rourke and Alan Bennett makes our top pics of the week

Review: <em>Daisy Pulls It Off</em> (Park Theatre)

Review: Daisy Pulls It Off (Park Theatre)

Maggie Smith to appear in conversation at the Orange Tree

Maggie Smith to appear in conversation at the Orange Tree

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>: a year in pictures

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: a year in pictures

Actor Robert Hardy dies aged 91

Actor Robert Hardy dies aged 91

JK Rowling, Julie Walters and David Walliams recognised in Queen's birthday honours

JK Rowling, Julie Walters and David Walliams recognised in Queen's birthday honours

Photos: New cast of <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

Photos: New cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Royal Albert Hall to screen second <em>Harry Potter</em> film accompanied by live orchestra

Royal Albert Hall to screen second Harry Potter film accompanied by live orchestra

If you want to see London's best theatre, join the queue for day seats

If you want to see London's best theatre, join the queue for day seats

Dates confirmed for Broadway run of <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

Dates confirmed for Broadway run of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Forget Netflix, theatre is the new box set binge

Forget Netflix, theatre is the new box set binge

Broadway theatre found for <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> transfer

Broadway theatre found for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child transfer

Did <em>Harry Potter</em> win a few too many Olivier Awards?

Did Harry Potter win a few too many Olivier Awards?

Watch: Amber Riley, Billie Piper and more react to their Olivier Awards wins

Watch: Amber Riley, Billie Piper and more react to their Olivier Awards wins

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> casts winning spell on Olivier Awards

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child casts winning spell on Olivier Awards

Who are the new <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> cast?

Who are the new Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast?

New <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> cast announced

New Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast announced

Performers at this year's Olivier Awards announced

Performers at this year's Olivier Awards announced

The week in pictures: 18 – 24 March

The week in pictures: 18 – 24 March

Billie Piper, Ruth Wilson and more attend Olivier Awards nominees event

Billie Piper, Ruth Wilson and more attend Olivier Awards nominees event

Katie Leung: 'I almost quit acting after the <em>Harry Potter</em> films'

Katie Leung: 'I almost quit acting after the Harry Potter films'

In pictures: WhatsOnStage Awards concert

In pictures: WhatsOnStage Awards concert

Noma Dumezweni: 'The role of Hermione is out of my comfort zone'

Noma Dumezweni: 'The role of Hermione is out of my comfort zone'

Photos: Winners of the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Photos: Winners of the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Watch highlights from the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Watch highlights from the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Jamie Parker: 'Thank you for keeping the <em>Harry Potter</em> spirit alive'

Jamie Parker: 'Thank you for keeping the Harry Potter spirit alive'

Photos: Billie Piper and <em>Harry Potter</em> cast accept Critics' Circle Awards

Photos: Billie Piper and Harry Potter cast accept Critics' Circle Awards

John Tiffany: I didn’t want to be the person that made <em>Harry Potter</em> boring

John Tiffany: I didn’t want to be the person that made Harry Potter boring

<em>Harry Potter</em> producer wins The Stage Award for the third time running

Harry Potter producer wins The Stage Award for the third time running

<em>Harry Potter</em> play extends in the West End until April 2018

Harry Potter play extends in the West End until April 2018

Test your theatre knowledge: What's coming up in 2017

Test your theatre knowledge: What's coming up in 2017

9 New Year's Resolutions for theatre

9 New Year's Resolutions for theatre

Full cast announced for Jack Thorne's <em>Junkyard</em>

Full cast announced for Jack Thorne's Junkyard

Paul Thornley: 'Playing Ron Weasley is like shooting fish in a barrel'

Paul Thornley: 'Playing Ron Weasley is like shooting fish in a barrel'

The WhatsOnStage Award nominations prove what great a year it has been

The WhatsOnStage Award nominations prove what great a year it has been

Why awards really do matter

Why awards really do matter

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> extends in the West End to 2018

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends in the West End to 2018

Maxine Peake, John Tiffany and more at the Royal Court 60th anniversary gala

Maxine Peake, John Tiffany and more at the Royal Court 60th anniversary gala

Cameron Mackintosh making plans to halt <em>Hamilton</em> ticket touts

Cameron Mackintosh making plans to halt Hamilton ticket touts

Photos: Sam Clemmett, Don Warrington and Natalie Dew among guests at <em>One Night in Miami</em> opening

Photos: Sam Clemmett, Don Warrington and Natalie Dew among guests at One Night in Miami opening

Andrew Scott and Maxine Peake among cast for Royal Court gala

Andrew Scott and Maxine Peake among cast for Royal Court gala

From Tom Hanks to Iggy Pop, <em>Letters Live</em> proves the letter shouldn't become extinct

From Tom Hanks to Iggy Pop, Letters Live proves the letter shouldn't become extinct

Daniel Radcliffe to star in <em>Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead</em> at the Old Vic

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at the Old Vic

The week in pictures: 17 – 23 September

The week in pictures: 17 – 23 September

First look: Matthew Lewis and cast in <em>Unfaithful</em>

First look: Matthew Lewis and cast in Unfaithful

The week in pictures: 20 – 26 August

The week in pictures: 20 – 26 August

The week in pictures: 13 – 19 August

The week in pictures: 13 – 19 August

Royal Albert Hall to screen <em>Harry Potter</em> accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Royal Albert Hall to screen Harry Potter accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

<em>Harry Potter</em> will announce new booking period after ticket tout surge

Harry Potter will announce new booking period after ticket tout surge

The week in pictures: 7 – 12 August

The week in pictures: 7 – 12 August

The week in pictures: 30 July – 5 August

The week in pictures: 30 July – 5 August

An idiot's guide to reading <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

An idiot's guide to reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Watch JK Rowling and more, live on the red carpet for <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

Watch JK Rowling and more, live on the red carpet for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

In pictures: JK Rowling and more arrive at <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> gala performance

In pictures: JK Rowling and more arrive at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child gala performance

The week in pictures: 23 – 29 July

The week in pictures: 23 – 29 July

Sarah Crompton: <em>Harry Potter</em> reminds us why theatre should be a joy, not a duty

Sarah Crompton: Harry Potter reminds us why theatre should be a joy, not a duty

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> extends in the West End

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends in the West End

Review Round-Up: did <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> cast its spell over critics?

Review Round-Up: did Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast its spell over critics?

Photos: <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> official images

Photos: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child official images

Review: <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> (Palace Theatre)

Review: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Palace Theatre)

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>: How we got here

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: How we got here

Matt Trueman: Why should critics #KeepTheSecrets of <em>Harry Potter</em>?

Matt Trueman: Why should critics #KeepTheSecrets of Harry Potter?

Test your theatre knowledge: The world of <em>Harry Potter</em>

Test your theatre knowledge: The world of Harry Potter

Where to find London's theatre ticket lotteries

Where to find London's theatre ticket lotteries

The week in pictures: 2 – 8 July

The week in pictures: 2 – 8 July

Emma Watson spellbound by <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

Emma Watson spellbound by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Vicky Featherstone: Theatre needs to be democratic

Vicky Featherstone: Theatre needs to be democratic

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> brings forward opening night

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings forward opening night

Palace Theatre to get Hogwarts makeover

Palace Theatre to get Hogwarts makeover

Sarah Crompton: Why do some people like to know the ending?

Sarah Crompton: Why do some people like to know the ending?

Holly Williams: Are Nineties throw-backs a theatrical comfort blanket?

Holly Williams: Are Nineties throw-backs a theatrical comfort blanket?

Sonia Friedman in the Queen's birthday honours list

Sonia Friedman in the Queen's birthday honours list

The week in pictures: 3 – 10 June

The week in pictures: 3 – 10 June

All the official <em>Harry Potter</em> photos in one place

All the official Harry Potter photos in one place

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> fan reactions

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child fan reactions

Meet the <em>Harry Potter</em> fans

Meet the Harry Potter fans

What are previews anyway?

What are previews anyway?

Test your theatre knowledge: <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

Test your theatre knowledge: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Matt Trueman: <em>Harry Potter</em> could learn from <em>Hamilton</em>

Matt Trueman: Harry Potter could learn from Hamilton

JK Rowling pleads for Harry Potter secrets

JK Rowling pleads for Harry Potter secrets

Don't miss <em>Harry Potter</em> Friday Rush tickets

Don't miss Harry Potter Friday Rush tickets

Behind the scenes at the <em>Harry Potter</em> photoshoot

Behind the scenes at the Harry Potter photoshoot

Draco Malfoy and Scorpius Malfoy cast in <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

Draco Malfoy and Scorpius Malfoy cast in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

First look: Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Rose Granger-Weasley

First look: Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Rose Granger-Weasley

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

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

JK Rowling hints at two more major <em>Cursed Child</em> characters

JK Rowling hints at two more major Cursed Child characters

Full casting announced for <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

Full casting announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Special edition script of <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> to be published

Special edition script of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to be published

Video: peek behind the scenes at <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

Video: peek behind the scenes at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Manchester Royal Exchange wins at Stage Awards

Manchester Royal Exchange wins at Stage Awards

Alan Rickman dies aged 69

Alan Rickman dies aged 69

<em>Guys and Dolls</em> (Savoy Theatre)

Guys and Dolls (Savoy Theatre)

Michael Coveney: what to look forward to in 2016

Michael Coveney: what to look forward to in 2016

Top news stories of 2015

Top news stories of 2015

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> casting announced

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child casting announced

Kathryn Hunter to play title role in all-female <em>Cyrano de Bergerac</em>

Kathryn Hunter to play title role in all-female Cyrano de Bergerac

How to get tickets to <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

How to get tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em> dates and plot details announced

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child dates and plot details announced

Dame Maggie Smith to appear on <em>The Graham Norton Show</em> with Justin Bieber

Dame Maggie Smith to appear on The Graham Norton Show with Justin Bieber

<em>Harry Potter</em> play to be staged in two parts

Harry Potter play to be staged in two parts

Jack Thorne: 'I’d do anything John Tiffany asked me to'

Jack Thorne: 'I’d do anything John Tiffany asked me to'

Kate Beckinsale among guests at <em>The Mentalists</em> opening night

Kate Beckinsale among guests at The Mentalists opening night

Jim Broadbent to star in <em>A Christmas Carol</em> at the Noel Coward this year?

Jim Broadbent to star in A Christmas Carol at the Noel Coward this year?

<em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>: A fan's perspective

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: A fan's perspective

Dream Casting: <em>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</em>

Dream Casting: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

<em>Harry Potter</em> play to open at Palace Theatre in 2016

Harry Potter play to open at Palace Theatre in 2016

Full casting announced for <em>The Trial</em> at the Young Vic

Full casting announced for The Trial at the Young Vic

Results: Your top five books to be adapted for the stage

Results: Your top five books to be adapted for the stage

Michael Gambon and Alan Rickman among guests at opening night of <em>The Nether</em>

Michael Gambon and Alan Rickman among guests at opening night of The Nether

Kate Fleetwood and Jamie Parker join <em>High Society</em>

Kate Fleetwood and Jamie Parker join High Society

Maggie Smith's top 10 theatrical films

Maggie Smith's top 10 theatrical films

Jack Thorne and John Tiffany to work with JK Rowling on <em>Harry Potter</em> play?

Jack Thorne and John Tiffany to work with JK Rowling on Harry Potter play?

JK Rowling confirms <em>Harry Potter</em> stage adaptation

JK Rowling confirms Harry Potter stage adaptation

JK Rowling to co-produce <em>Harry Potter</em> play in the West End?

JK Rowling to co-produce Harry Potter play in the West End?

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