Back by magical demand!, Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff returns to Australia with limited seasons in Sydney, Perth and Brisbane this September and October 2018.
Playing to sold-out houses all over the world, Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real-life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes. This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic!
Created by double Olivier Award Best Entertainment nominees Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, the show is a must-see for Potter addicts and a great introduction to the series for anyone who’s ever wondered what all the fuss is about. Even if you don’t know the difference between a Horcrux and a Hufflepuff, Potted Potter will make you roar with laughter. This brilliant family entertainment is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed).
Potted Potter has played 30 weeks off-Broadway across two sold-out seasons, as well as five West End runs, and multiple North American and Australasian tours. The show has proved hugely popular with audiences around the world and now makes a welcome return to Australia, following two previous sell-out tours in 2012 and 2014.
Clarkson and Turner first created Potted Potter in 2005 for an appearance at a London bookshop, as a five-minute entertainment for fans awaiting the release of the sixth book in the series. The show grew from there into a full-length stage production.
First seen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2006, Potted Potter has since toured internationally for over a decade, securing an Olivier Award nomination as Best Entertainment and Family Show. All four Potted shows (Potted Panto, Potted Sherlock, Potted Pirates and Potted Potter) have earned widespread acclaim and a fan base that crosses generations.
“Gloriously irreverent. A very lovable romp through Rowling’s back catalogue.” – Time Out (London)
Writers & Creators: Daniel Clarkson, Jefferson Turner Alternate Performers: Joseph Maudsley, James Parcy Director: Richard Hurst Associate Director: Hanna Berrigan Set Design: Simon Scullion Lighting Design: Tim Mascall Composition: Phil Innes Producer: Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and Potted Productions
Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience
Everest Theatre – Seymour Centre, Corner City Road & Cleveland Street, Chippendale
Season: 19 – 23 September 2018
Bookings: www.seymourcentre.com
Heath Ledger Theatre – State Theatre Centre of WA, William Street, Perth
Season: 26 – 30 September 2018
Bookings: www.ptt.wa.gov.au
Playhouse – QPAC, Cultural Precinct, Southbank (Brisbane)
Season: 2 – 7 October 2018
Bookings: www.qpac.com.au
For more information, visit: www.pottedpotter.com.au for details.
Image: Potted Potter (supplied)