Harry Potter & the Cursed Child is one of the most celebrated stage productions of the past decade. Opening in London’s West End in 2016, on Broadway in 2018, in Melbourne in 2019 – & with more productions worldwide still to come (including San Francisco later this year) – the play has smashed records, collected countless rave reviews & awards, & captivated audiences night after night. Now readers are invited behind the scenes to experience the show’s journey to the stage – from the earliest phases of development with producers Sonia Friedman & Colin Callender, to the crafting of the eighth Harry Potter story with J.K. Rowling, director John Tiffany & playwright Jack Thorne, & to the gathering of an extraordinary team of artists & actors to bring the next part of Harry's story to life. With stunning photography, insightful interviews & never-before-seen sketches, notes, candid backstage photos & more, this full-colour deluxe edition offers readers unparalleled access to this unique production, & is a beautiful special gift for Harry Potter fans & theatre-lovers alike.