Fans of Harry Potter are set for a magical 2016 after J.K. Rowling announced that a new stage play featuring the boy wizard will open next year in London.
The author announced via Twitter that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will tell an “untold part” of Potter’s story, but insisted the play was “not a prequel.”
It “is the result of a collaboration between writer Jack Thorne, director John Tiffany and myself” she said, adding that she was “confident” that when audiences see the play they’ll understand why she chose the stage instead of printed word to tell the story.
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
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
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
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
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
Rowling’s announcement came on the 18th anniversary of the U.K. publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
I don’t know about you FANdemaniacs, but I am ready to start saving my money and venture across the pond so I can enjoy Harry Potter on stage. Are you guys ready to go? We want to hear from you below in the comments!
