Thorne said the crew was “delighted” to be celebrating the show’s 10th anniversary.

He said: “One of the things that makes theatre so special is the shared experience between the audience and performers who journey through the story together, and to have brought new audiences to the Palace Theatre to have their first theatregoing experience at our show is something we are all proud of.”

Director John Tiffany said: “It has been an incredible 10 years for everyone who has been involved in Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, and a joy for us to bring this show to our fantastic audiences in London and around the world.

“We wouldn’t be reaching this milestone without the many brilliant artists, both on stage and behind the scenes, who have all contributed their astonishing talent and unwavering enthusiasm to bring this remarkable story to life at each and every performance.”

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child received a record-breaking nine Laurence Olivier Awards, the highest number awarded for a play.

It has also received multiple other UK theatre awards, and a record 60 major honours globally, including six Tony Awards.

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