Hopeful Harry Potter fans can stop holding their breath over Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Part 2, audiences previewing the second part of the play are raving about it!
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Part 2 previewed to audiences in London at the Palace Theatre last week. While part 1 was received well, curious fans were on the edge of their seats wondering if part 2 would meet expectations and the question was answered with resounding joyful screams on social media.
The media approves of part 2 as well. The Telegraph commented “It was apparently full of tension, with some twists and is crammed with drama, but above all love and magic won the day, and were strong themes throughout.” They also noted that “there is no way you can just see one play – so the two per cent who only got one ticket won’t get anywhere near the full experience, or all the shocks and twists which come with the second play.” High praise was given to the musical score composed by Imogen Heap.
Thrilled viewers are raving about their love for part 2 on Twitter.
#CursedChild Part Two =OUTSTANDING. It's like @jk_rowling listened to everything the fans ever wanted, and made it BETTER! #HPPlayLDN #Feels
— The Researcher (@JoanTheProfound) June 9, 2016
FEELS! Everyone likes feels.
I didn't think I could love Harry Potter more than I did, then @jk_rowling does that. BEST THING IVE EVER SEEN #CursedChild @HPPlayLDN
— Holly Nicoll (@holly_nicoll) June 9, 2016
Some even said that part 2 even surpassed part 1 in excellence–which is always a good sign.
Part 2 is even better than part one. Edge of your seat tension. Fantastic storytelling @HPPlayLDN #intervaltweet #CursedChild
— Matt Chenery (@MattChenery) June 9, 2016
It’s good when the sequel surpassing the original, even if both parts are playing simultaneously.
Part Two >>>>> Part One #CursedChild #KeepTheSecrets
— Nicole Kyle (@nicolekyle) June 9, 2016
Some reacted with more extreme emotions.
I never ever want to leave that theatre. No spoilers from me but holy wow. #CursedChild #KeepTheSecrets
— Olls Grainger (@OllieGrainger) June 9, 2016
Can't tweet. Crying and shaking. Help. #CursedChild #keepthesecrets
— Casey-Louise Boot (@CaseyCakeyCat) June 9, 2016
Not ashamed to admit I sobbed through the majority of part 2 @HPPlayLDN #CursedChild #KeepTheSecrets
— Aislinn (@aislinnnj) June 9, 2016
Time Out London interviewed a few audience members.
WATCH: reactions to @HPPlayLDN's Harry Potter & The #CursedChild! (No spoilers, #KeepTheSecrets) pic.twitter.com/gNysnwoOvu
— Time Out London (@TimeOutLondon) June 7, 2016
Of course, it didn’t hurt the level of excitement when J.K. Rowling was spotted in the audience.
Saw the side of JK Rowlings face and her hand so now I'm never washing my eyes again #CursedChild
— Sophie Gadd (@sophie_gadd) June 9, 2016
Naturally there some photos at the stage door after the performance where actors stepped outside to greet masses of fans.
Stage door #CursedChild #KeepTheSecrets @HPPlayLDN ⚡️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/ZMcBWYTUmO
— HPPlayFans (@HPPlayFans) June 9, 2016
The Wizards:@MissDumezweni & producer @SFP_London after @HPPlayLDN #cursedchild pic.twitter.com/m8Zmf1niYD
— Baz Bamigboye @Deadline (@BazBam) June 9, 2016
There was one photo shared by the official play account.
The first public preview of Part Two of #HarryPotterPlay #CursedChild is about to begin. #KeepTheSecrets pic.twitter.com/7i00Aw1n2C
— Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (@CursedChildLDN) June 9, 2016
Apparently the play’s audience members are doing a great job of not spilling the secrets of the play to the world and someone special was thankful.
To the audience who kept their promise to #KeepTheSecrets of #CursedChild, thank you from the whole company! pic.twitter.com/FxCkV4kNgT
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 11, 2016