It seems like we’ve been waiting FOREVER for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and we’re SOOO happy to say it’s finally here — well, kind of…
On Tuesday night in London, the theatrical version of the play showed its first preview at the Palace Theatre ahead of the show’s July 30 opening.
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As lucky fans who were able to get tickets flocked to the show, they took to Twitter to share their excitement and reactions to the play, saying:
#CursedChild part one = Amazing. Like watching a book. Incredible. @HPPlayLDN
— Liam Garrahan (@LiamGarrahan) June 7, 2016
My adrenaline levels are starting to crash… Send Madame Pomfrey… That was so incredible. #KeepTheSecrets @HPPlayLDN
— Rebecca Holbourn (@2cajuman2) June 7, 2016
Interval. ITS MAGICAL. That’s all I’m saying. Also, I am Scorpius. #CursedChild #KeepTheSecrets
— Ollie Grainger (@OllieGrainger) June 7, 2016
@jk_rowling @HPPlayLDN GASP GASP GASP GASP!!!
The fans will LOVE it!!
This just raised the bar for the Whole West End #KeepTheSecrets ✨⚡️🤓
— Karl Booton (@karlbooton) June 7, 2016
All I will say is that was potentially the best thing I have ever seen… @HPPlayLDN #CursedChild #KeepTheSecrets pic.twitter.com/dbh37nKo2n
— Fraser Maxwell (@fjmaxwell) June 7, 2016
How do @JKro expect us to #KeepTheSecrets when all we want to do is rave bout how amazing #CursedChild was/is? pic.twitter.com/FS1l1Ki6yO
— Q (@AqilahZaiyanie) June 8, 2016
@HPPlayLDN that was phenomenal – bring on pt 2! 1 of the smartest shows on the west end. Such a lovely continuation of HP! #KeepTheSecrets
├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥ Natasha O’Neill (@natashaoh) June 7, 2016
First preview of #CursedChild. No spoilers, but @jk_rowling has created a great story. Audience loved it. Me too. #KeepTheSecrets
— Matthew Lumby (@MatthewLumby) June 7, 2016
However, there did seem to be one big hiccup during preview night, as one attendee shared that an animal somehow escaped:
#HarryPotter #CursedChild 1st preview blooper! No spoilers, but… An owl just got loose in the theatre. ├░┼╕╦£ΓÇá Intermission owl hunt backstage!
— Josh Grisetti (@JoshGrisetti) June 7, 2016
Despite the critter mishap, it seemed that Josh still enjoyed the show as he later tweeted:
#keepthesecrets … But it’s EPIC. #HARRYPOTTER #CURSEDCHILD @ Harry Potter and the Cursed Child https://t.co/BUjdis3Hph
— Josh Grisetti (@JoshGrisetti) June 7, 2016
If great fan reactions and animal adventures don’t excite you though, it seems that several reviewers LOVE the play too as The Telegraph, The Mirror, and The New York Times all PRAISED the show. The Mirror‘s Clare Fitzsimons even said:
“Spells and hexes combined with laughs and drama mean Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be every bit the hit everyone expects.”
While we still have to wait until July 31 for the show to open (and the script to be published and released in book form), we’re definitely counting the days!
Remember though, no matter what you do, listen to J.K. Rowling and don’t spoil the story for ANYONE!
Are you excited for the next Harry Potter adventure?!
[Image via lizo_mzimba/Instagram.]
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