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Theatre includes: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Original Company (Palace); The Absence of War (Headlong UK tour); Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas (Lyric Hammersmith); Little Revolution, King Lear (Almeida); Kafka’s Dick (Theatre Royal Bath); Step 9 of 12 (Trafalgar Studios); A Round-Heeled Woman (Aldwych); Realism (Soho Theatre); The White Guard (NT); Kean (Apollo); The Canterbury Tales (RSC/UK and US tours); As You Like It, Back to Methuselah, The Park, Wildest Dreams(RSC); Things We Do For Love (Gielgud); The Scarlet Letter, The Government Inspector, King Lear, The Master and Margarita, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Chichester Festival Theatre); House & Garden, Body Language, Henceforward, Woman in Mind (Stephen Joseph Theatre).

Film includes: London Road, Notes on a Scandal, Kinky Boots, Food of Love, Erik the Viking and Brothers and Sisters.

Television includes: Hollyoaks, Holby City, Doctors, Missing, Judge John Deed, Topsy & Tim, New Tricks, Peak Practice and House of Cards.

Barry McCarthy STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
World Premiere West End Production, 2021
Ensemble


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Photo Flash: The New West End Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Begins Rehearsals


Rehearsals began this week for the fourth West End cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child who will start performances at the Palace Theatre in London on 22 May 2019 following the final performance from the current cast on 19 May 2019.

West End's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases New Seats For Spring 2019


Today, 30 July 2018, on the eve of Harry Potter's birthday, the anniversary of the world premiere and the start of the third year for the London Production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre, the Producers announce further tickets to be released for sale on 18 September 2018, at 11 GMT, for performances from 10 April - 28 July 2019. Tickets are priced from £15 per part and for every performance there are over 300 tickets at £20 or less per part.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at the New West End Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


The new West End cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child began performances at the Palace Theatre in London's West End on 23 May 2018. Jamie Ballard plays Harry Potter, Susie Trayling plays Ginny Potter and Joe-Idris Roberts plays their son Albus Potter. Thomas Aldridge plays Ron Weasley with Nicola Alexis as Hermione Granger and Helen Aluko as their daughter Rose Granger Weasley. Playing Draco Malfoy is James Howard with Jonathan Case as his son Scorpius Malfoy.

New Cast And New Tickets Announced For West End Production Of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


Rehearsals began this week for the third West End cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child who will start their performances at the Palace Theatre in London on 23 May 2018 following the final performance from the current cast on 20 May 2018.

Photo Flash: Rehearsals Begin for New West End Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


Rehearsals began this week for the new West End cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child who will start their performances at the Palace Theatre in London's West End on 24 May 2017 following the final performance from the current cast on 21 May 2017. 

Better Stock Up on Floo Powder! HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Talks for the Great White Way


Polish your broom, stock up on floo powder, get in line for the portkey (or if you're old enough, just apparate) -- to New York! The Daily Mail is echoing rumors from earlier this week at the New York Post about a certain, very magical, Broadway transfer.

VIDEO: GMA Goes Behind-the-Scenes of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA goes behind the scenes of the new play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

Photo Flash: First Look at the West End's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has its official opening this week, with a special gala performance on Saturday 30 July, and production pictures have now been released. The eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage, is one play presented in two parts. Both parts are intended to be seen in order on the same day (matinee and evening) or on two consecutive evenings.  

Apparate to London and Meet the Magical Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD!


Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is currently in previews in London's West End at the Palace Theatre, where it will open on July 30. Jamie Parker, Noma Dumezweni and Paul Thornily lead the cast as Harry, Hermione and Ron, as part of a company of 42 talented actors. Scroll down to meet the entire cast, check out photos and video footage!

Photo Flash: Welcome to Hogwarts! First Look at Legendary School of Witchcraft & Wizardry in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD


With tonight's first preview of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the West End, the show's Twitter account has unveiled a first look at Hogwarts from the production. Check it out below!

West End's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Begins Previews Tonight!


The cloaking spell has been lifted! HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has found its full West End company.

VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Character Photo Shoot


Following the publication of Charlie Gray's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD portraits, the show has released a behind the scenes video of the character photo shoot. Check it out below!

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD!


Rehearsals are now underway for the highly-anticipated play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. Get a sneak peek below!

First Look: J.K. Rowling Reveals HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Wand Designs!


Today, Potter scribe JK tweeted a sneak peek at her 'wand designs' which the wizards will be using in the show.

West End's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Finds Full Company; Rehearsals Underway!


The cloaking spell has been lifted! HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has found its full West End company.

Olivia Colman Talks Singing in LONDON ROAD, LOBSTER Films


Olivia Colman recently spoke to the Daily Mail about being 'baffled' to land two singing film roles -- the first in Rufus Norris's big screen version of LONDON ROAD, and the second is in Yorgos Lanthimos's surrealist project LOBSTER.

STAGE TUBE: Trailer For The National Theatre's LONDON ROAD


Hailed as a remarkable, ground-breaking work during two sell-out runs at the National Theatre, the feature film adaptation of LONDON ROAD reunites the award winning team, with script by Alecky Blythe, music by Adam Cork and directed by Rufus Norris (Broken).

Full Cast Announced for THE ABSENCE OF WAR at Sheffield Theatres!


Headlong, Sheffield Theatres and Rose Theatre Kingston today announce the full cast for their co-production of David Hare's The Absence of War.

Christmas at the Lyric Hammersmith: DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT and RAYMOND BRIGGS' FATHER CHRISTMAS


After the record-breaking success of last year's Christmas season, this Winter the Lyric Hammersmith will stage two productions that are sure to delight festive audiences. Lyric pantomime returns to the Main House with Dick Whittington and his Cat, and family favourite Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas flies back to charm and thrill under 6s in the Lyric Studio.

Barry McCarthy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Barry McCarthy been in?

Barry McCarthy has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Barry McCarthy been in?

Barry McCarthy has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Barry McCarthy's first West End show?

Barry McCarthy's first West End show was Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Both Parts which opened in 2021

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