Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition) is now available to license from Broadway Licensing Global.
Broadway Licensing Global proudly presents Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for licensing opportunities in High Schools and Secondary Schools worldwide. Click below to apply for a license or purchase a perusal!
About The Play
Nineteen years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure – this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition is a special adaptation of the beloved worldwide hit. Tailored for high school and secondary school theatre productions, it provides young actors the opportunity to play Harry, Hermione, Ron, and all of their favorite characters on their very own stage and bring the wizarding world to life for their communities. Your students will be empowered to conjure the magic through their own creativity, making it a truly exciting and engaging experience for students and audiences alike.
Teachers Share Tips on Staging the Show
This roundtable features educators from both the US and UK who have successfully staged Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, navigating a range of technical capabilities and budgets. Their insights reveal strategies for bringing the magic to school theatres of all sizes.
Play the whole video or use the built-in chapters to jump between topics.
00:00 Opening
00:32 Initial Impressions
01:45 Students’ Reactions When They Learned They Were Going to Produce the Show
03:11 Budgeting
04:30 Casting
09:39 Directing
12:11 Choreography
14:16 Scenic Design
17:20 Costuming
19:43 Lighting
21:29 Prop Design
24:24 Magic and Illusions
32:04 Wrapping Up
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Variety"Pure theatrical magic!"
The New York Times"A remarkable addition to the Potter canon."
New York Magazine"Eye-popping enchantment flies off the stage!"
New York Daily News"It's a marvel of imagination, as magical as any spell or potion."
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Credits
Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne.
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Harry Potter Publishing and Theatrical Rights © J .K. Rowling
Harry Potter characters and names are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand you have may have questions. We are here to help!
What types of organizations can license Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
At this time, only High Schools and Secondary Schools worldwide. Until further notice, no other school grades, organization types and/or independent productions that wish to use high school students are permitted to license the show.
How can I be sure that my school can produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child successfully?
The school edition has a reduced runtime and requires less technical requirements than the professional production, so schools of any size, budget, or technical capabilities can produce the show with ease.
Which add on materials are available and how do I add them to my order?
Available Now: Scenic Projections, Lighting Guide, Costume Guide, Illusions Guide, Director's Guide, Scenic Design Guide, House Banners Guide, Sound Effects, T-shirts, Poster and Show Artwork. To add to your existing order or to place order after your license is approved, please contact your licensing representative at cursedchild@broadwaylicensing.com. Otherwise, you can add on these products in your licensing application.
How will add on materials and resources be delivered?
Illusions, Scenic Design, Costume, and Lighting Guides and House Banners will be delivered digitally for download. Official Poster and Show Artwork will be delivered digitally by our partners. Sound Effects will be delivered by our partners at ROCS (Right On Cue Services). Director's Guide will be shipped from our warehouse. Cast and Crew T-Shirts will be delivered by our preferred vendor, Slant. Please allow 3 weeks (15 business days) for processing and delivery.
How much are Cast and Crew T-shirts? How long will T-shirts take to ship to my school?
Minimum 50 T-shirts per order, plus $15 per additional T-shirt. Please allow 3 weeks (15 business days) for processing and delivery. Available in 4 colors and sizes XS to 3XL. Only available through our approved vendor on our website. Our partner vendor, Slant, will contact you to confirm sizes and colors following your order.
When is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child available to license?
The show is now available to license. Click the Apply for License button to license now.
Will there be a production package with the show?
Yes. A required production package will be provided with your license. The production package will ship to your school. The production package will include: Acting Editions, Director Scripts, Stage Manager scripts, required music, and a media kit (social media + press release templates).
When can colleges, community theatres, professional theatres, and other organizations license Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
Licenses for colleges, community theatres, professional theatres, and other organizations are not available at this time. Until further notice, no other school grades, organization types and/or independent productions that wish to use high school students are permitted to license the show.
Why can only High Schools and Secondary Schools license Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
In order to put arts education and our future theatre makers first (the students!), Broadway Licensing Global and its partners have made a strategic decision to open opportunities for schools to have the first crack at this global phenomenon.
Will the touring show restrict High School rights in my area?
The upcoming national tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will have no impact on your school's ability to produce the show. We encourage schools to see the touring production when it is in your area.
When will my country have the school version of the play?
High Schools and Secondary Schools worldwide will be able to license and produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in 2024.
What is included with the license? Music? Props? Costumes? Logos?
Acting Edition scripts, Stage Manager script, Director's script, required music, and media kit (social media and press release template). Full details are outlined in the Production Package when you apply.
How adaptable is the show in order to cater to all abilities?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is for all abilities, and the show can be catered to every ability. To read a perusal script, click "Buy Perusal Script".
How long is the school version?
The running time is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours depending on staging, including one intermission.
Is this a play or a musical?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play with music.
While some groups will do this show as a whole school 'Musical' type event, others may like to do it with smaller Drama clubs with lower budgets or even with a Drama class. Can the show be scaled up or scaled down depending on the group?
The creative team’s original vision for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was that the show's magic should have its roots in storytelling techniques that could be achieved when playing at home or in school, so creating a version of the show for students has always been an objective.
If effects can't be produced as written, can we adapt for our performance spaces and budget?
The High School Edition is being written so that any school can produce the show with success. In fact, The creative team’s original vision for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was that the magic, illusion, and special effects should have their roots in storytelling techniques that could be achieved when playing at home or in school, so creating a version of the show specifically for student performances has always been an objective of the production.
What are the casting requirements/restrictions?
In Harry Potter and the Cursed Child there are 16 roles for men, 14 roles for women, and 4 where the gender is not specified. Any active high school student can be cast in any role so long as the role stays as written.
Can it be promoted everywhere? When productions stipulate it can only be within this school, this has a huge impact on ticket sales. What are advertising restrictions going to be like?
We request that you restrict promotion to your local community. You will receive a brand guide as part of your licensing agreement, which will provide detailed guidelines to follow in your marketing and advertising.
Are there restrictions on using licensed Harry Potter merchandise and clothing?
Themed merchandise is not permitted with your license. Details will be outlined in the licensing agreement.
How can I ask other questions?
We are happy to help. Feel free to contact us at cursedchild@broadwaylicensing.com.
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What types of organizations can license Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
How can I be sure that my school can produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child successfully?
Which add on materials are available and how do I add them to my order?
How will add on materials and resources be delivered?
How much are Cast and Crew T-shirts? How long will T-shirts take to ship to my school?
When is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child available to license?
Will there be a production package with the show?
When can colleges, community theatres, professional theatres, and other organizations license Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
Why can only High Schools and Secondary Schools license Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
Will the touring show restrict High School rights in my area?
When will my country have the school version of the play?
What is included with the license? Music? Props? Costumes? Logos?
How adaptable is the show in order to cater to all abilities?
How long is the school version?
Is this a play or a musical?
While some groups will do this show as a whole school 'Musical' type event, others may like to do it with smaller Drama clubs with lower budgets or even with a Drama class. Can the show be scaled up or scaled down depending on the group?
If effects can't be produced as written, can we adapt for our performance spaces and budget?
What are the casting requirements/restrictions?
Can it be promoted everywhere? When productions stipulate it can only be within this school, this has a huge impact on ticket sales. What are advertising restrictions going to be like?
Are there restrictions on using licensed Harry Potter merchandise and clothing?
How can I ask other questions?
YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO OUR LICENSE CURSED CHILD UK SITE.
To request licenses for the Secondary School Edition, click Continue. This primarily applies to schools located in the UK and Europe.
