Gareth Reeves

Australian Actor and Writer Named Recipient of the Inaugural Playwriting Prize - The Cooper Prize
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

On Monday, September 9th, an enthusiastic audience gathered at 16th Street Actors Studio in Melbourne to hear excerpts from the Cooper Prize finalists’ new work. The four finalists were Australian writers Christopher Stollery and Maeve Hook, British writer Nick Maynard, and U.S. writer Linda Pallotta.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Hold Contest to Win Harry Potter's Glasses from Production
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 11, 2023

One lucky Harry Potter and the Cursed Child audience member has the opportunity to win what could be described as the theatrical prize of a lifetime – the famed glasses and wand worn by Gareth Reeves who plays Harry Potter on stage in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the Australian production.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces Final Melbourne Extension
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 5, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will come to the end of its record-breaking run at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne on 9 July 2023, after four years, 1 million tickets sold and more than 1,300 performances making it the longest running play in Australian history.

Photos: First Look at Re-Imagined HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022

The new reimagined production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened last Thursday at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne Breaks Ticket Record in Australia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Melbourne has sold over one million tickets, breaking the record for most tickets sold of any stage play in Australia ahead of the reimagined, one-part production opening at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre in May.

Casting Announced For The Reimagined Production Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Australia
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2022

Melbourne audiences will be introduced to both familiar and new faces in the reimagined production. Including many of the original cast, returning performers are Gareth Reeves as Harry Potter, Paula Arundell as Hermione Granger, Michael Whalley as Ron Weasley, Lucy Goleby as Ginny Potter, Ben Walter as Albus Potter, Nyx Calder as Scorpius Malfoy, Aisha Aidara as Rose Granger-Weasley/Young Hermione and Jessica Vickers as Delphi Diggory.

Cast Announced for Australian Debut of Reimagined HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2022

Including many of the original cast, returning performers are Gareth Reeves as Harry Potter, Paula Arundell as Hermione Granger, Michael Whalley as Ron Weasley, Lucy Goleby as Ginny Potter, Ben Walter as Albus Potter, Nyx Calder as Scorpius Malfoy, Aisha Aidara as Rose Granger-Weasley/Young Hermione and Jessica Vickers as Delphi Diggory.

New Tickets Released For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Australia
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2021

ew tickets for record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public tomorrow at 9am, Friday 2 July 2021. Learn more about how to purchase tickets here!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne Extends Booking Through December With New Tickets Released Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021

New tickets for the record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 9.00am on Thursday 29 April 2021.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Welcome New Cast Members
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2021

New cast members are joining the multi-award-winning theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Princess Theatre. 

VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Melbourne Cast Takes First Bows Upon Reopening
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2021

The Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child reopened officially yesterday, February 25, 2021. The production had previously closed on March 16 due to the health crisis, and remained suspended until December, when it was announced that performances were set to resume on February 25.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne Returns Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2021

The Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has resumed rehearsals, as the production is set to reopen on February 25, 2021.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne Resumes Rehearsals
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2021

The Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has resumed rehearsals, as the production is set to reopen on February 25, 2021.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Melbourne to Resume Performances February 2021
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2020

Multi-award-winning theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will resume performances in Melbourne on February 25, after a hiatus of 49 weeks. The landmark production suspended a record-breaking run at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre after public health measures were imposed by the government due to COVID 19.  

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Melbourne Suspends Performances for Seven More Weeks
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2020

In line with current government advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19, performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Melbourne's Princess Theatre will be suspended for a further seven weeks.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases New Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2019

Establishing itself as the premier attraction for visitors to Melbourne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has extended the booking period with new tickets made available for performances up until and including Sunday, July 12th, 2020. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 11.00am on Tuesday 22nd October via the official website HarryPotterThePlay.com.

Act II Helpmann Award Winners Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2019

The 2019 Helpmann Awards Act II tonight was a star studded black-tie gala event hosted by the fabulous dynamic duo of comedian, writer and actor, Susie Youssef, and Artistic Director of State Theatre SA, Mitchell Butel.

Act 1 Helpmann Award Winners Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2019

This year, for the very first time, 43 Helpmann Awards are being presented across two nights and two events in Melbourne, at the Victorian home of the performing arts, Arts Centre Melbourne.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Perform At 19th Annual Helpmann Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2019

Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced a very special addition to the 2019 Helpmann Awards at Arts Centre Melbourne.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases 50,000 New Tickets
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2019

A new block of tickets for record-breaking theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will go on sale to the general public at 11am this Tuesday May 7, 2019, via the official website HarryPotterThePlay.com. The booking period will be extended, with new tickets made available for performances up until and including Sunday March 22, 2020.