Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - One-part

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing in London on Friday 13 November, and it's in a format that's a bit easier to fit into a weekend. For a decade, the production has run in the West End as a two-part theatrical event, which meant you had to commit to two separate visits to see the whole thing. Now it's been reimagined as a single performance, so you can take in the entire story in one go without losing the stagecraft and magical effects that have made it one of the city's most celebrated shows since its 2016 world premiere.

It's billed as the eighth Harry Potter story and is the most awarded new play in history, with nine Olivier Awards including Best Play. The original story comes from J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, with Thorne writing the play and Tiffany directing. The creative team behind it is just as large as the cast: set designer Christine Jones, costume designer Katrina Lindsay, composer Imogen Heap, lighting designer Neil Austin, sound designer Gareth Fry, and illusions and magic designer Jamie Harrison. It's recommended for ages 8 and over, and children under five aren't admitted.

If you've been putting it off because of the two-part commitment, this is the version that makes it a one-night thing. Tickets start at £32.