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Photo Flash: The Full Company of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Australia Heads Into Rehearsals

Rehearsals for the Australian premiere production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have begun in Melbourne, with the first images of the full company released.

The award-winning, record-breaking theatrical event will open exclusively at Melbourne's Princess Theatre with preview performances beginning in January. Tickets are now on sale via HarryPotterThePlay.com.

Gareth Reeves will play Harry Potter with Lucy Goleby as his wife Ginny Potter and Sean Rees-Wemyss as their son Albus Potter. Gyton Grantley will play Ron Weasley with Paula Arundell as Hermione Granger and Manali Datar as their daughter Rose Granger-Weasley. Playing Draco Malfoy will be Tom Wren with William McKenna as his son Scorpius Malfoy.

Photo Credit: Tim Carrafa

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Gillian Cosgriff and Cast

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Manali Datar and Paula Arundell

Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildGareth Reeves, centre

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Lucy Goleby, Gareth Reeves, Sean Rees-Wemyss, William McKenna, Tom Wren

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Tom Wren and Madeleine Jones

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The first day of rehearsals for the Australian cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Gyton Grantley, Paula Arundell,Tom Wren, Lucy Goleby, Manali Datar, Gareth Reeves, Sean Rees-Wemyss, William McKenna

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Gyton Grantley and Cast

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The Australian cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The first day of rehearsals for the Australian cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
George Henare and Debra Lawrance

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The first day of rehearsals for the Australian cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child



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