Entertainment · 30 July 2026

Harry Potter play celebrates 10 years in West End

The two-part play, a sequel to JK Rowling's book series, first opened at London's Palace Theatre in 2016. It has since been seen by over 2.5 million people, with 276 cast members performing 1,762 times. The show has won a record nine Laurence Olivier Awards and 60 major global honours.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 July 2026 at 9:31

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