On September 18th, actors from the original Harry Potter film series attended a special performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in order to benefit Lumos, the charity of Harry Potter author, J.K Rowling. Afterward, the actors from both screen and stage gathered for photos. Check out the tweets and pictures celebrating the event below!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage, began previews in June of 2016 in London's West End at the Palace Theatre. It had its official opening on Saturday, July 30th.
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is a new play by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffanywith movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions & magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe and casting byJulia Horan.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is one play presented in two parts. Both parts are intended to be seen in order on the same day (matinee and evening) or on two consecutive evenings.
As well as an OBE for services to children's literature, J.K. Rowling is the recipient of numerous awards and honorary degrees including the Prince of Asturias Award for Concord, France's Légion d'Honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award, and she has been a Commencement Speaker at Harvard University USA. She supports a wide number of charitable causes through her charitable trust Volant, and is the founder of Lumos, a charity working to transform the lives of disadvantaged children.
A special performance of the #CursedChild in aid of @Lumos was attended by members of the Harry Potter films cast. pic.twitter.com/1aXnUjQF7u
- Harry Potter Play (@HPPlayLDN) September 20, 2016
.@alexpriceactor and @antoboyle meet @jasonsfolly after a special #CursedChild performance in aid of @lumos. pic.twitter.com/HwoqCEjSzu
- Harry Potter Play (@HPPlayLDN) September 20, 2016
Oh my Dumbledore, the sights I have seen today!!! #CursedChild THANK YOU @jk_rowling @lumos @HPPlayLDN for an unforgettable experience. ?????
- Evanna Lynch (@Evy_Lynch) September 18, 2016
Me and @antoboyle proud to be supporting @lumos and @jk_rowling on this very special @HPPlayLDN gala day! pic.twitter.com/KLtZO8QLRd
- Sam Clemmett (@sam_clemmett) September 18, 2016
Honoured to be at @lumos event as @jk_rowling discusses the work the charity does & why it's so vital. #WeAreLumos pic.twitter.com/SFIGuGv88o
- Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) September 17, 2016
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