When producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender first proposed their idea for a new play, exploring the themes of family and loss at the heart of the Harry Potter stories, I was intrigued. For years I’d turned down proposals to adapt the books for the stage, but this was something different, something new.
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt in life, it’s all about the people you work with. So, when Jack Thorne and John Tiffany were brought into the team to develop the story with me, I knew I could trust them to create something truly extraordinary.
I have so many wonderful memories of the earliest rehearsals, of seeing the costumes and illusions for the first time, but what I remember most fondly about the three of us working together is the laughter. I loved the process from beginning to end.
Collaborating on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my working life and I could not be prouder of what we achieved. There is a power in live theater that cannot be replicated in any other art form, and sharing the story with an audience for the first time was a breathtaking experience I will never forget. I’m thrilled that the magic can now be shared with audiences around the world.
—J.K. Rowling, 2019