JK Rowling's Cursed Child to hit London stage in 2016

Harry Potter is set to make his debut on the London stage in 2016

JK Rowling, author of the much loved Harry Potter series has a treat for all her fans.

Today on the anniversary of Harry Potter, the author disclosed on Twitter that Harry Potter is set to make his debut on the London stage next year in a new play called the Cursed Child.

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!

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

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.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

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. #CursedChild

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

However, I can say that it is not a prequel! #CursedChild

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

Fans have been curious as to why Cursed Child has not been made into a novel, to which Rowling responded:

To answer one inevitable (and reasonable!) question - why isn't #CursedChild a new novel? - I am confident that when audiences see the play

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

they will agree that it was the only proper medium for the story. #CursedChild

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

The play will be a collaboration between herself and writer Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany.

It will tell a new story, which is the result of a collaboration between writer Jack Thorne, director John Tiffany and myself. #CursedChild

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

Jack Thorne is a brilliant writer, responsible for the most heart-breaking scenes in Skins. John Tiffany is the director of Once, which makes us sure this play will be an awesome theatrical treat.

The play will be produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender's Playground Entertainment and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions.

I've had countless offers to extend Harry's story over the years, but Jack, John and Sonia Friedman are a dream team! #CursedChild

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

It has been a huge pleasure to share with them (and soon, with you!) this untold part of Harry's story. #CursedChild

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 26, 2015

Fans already knew about the play because the author had announced the news three years ago via Facebook.





Harry Potter novels have sold more than 450 million copies around the world, and spawned an eight-part film franchise that grossed more than $7 billion at the worldwide box office.