Eagerly-awaited snaps have finally been released of the the hottest ticket in the West End right now: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Opening to the public this Saturday 30th July at the Palace Theatre in London, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has already received rave reviews from critics.

They've said that The Cursed Child isn't so much about owls, magic wands and broomsticks, but more about complicated people and relationships.

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The play is a sequel, picking up where Deathly Hallows left off, but 19 years later. The story is not so much about Harry Potter himself but about his three children (yes, three!) – especially his son Albus (named after Dumbledore), and Draco's son, Scorpius.

The ambitious performance is certainly not for the faint-hearted; five hours long and divided into two parts, viewers are encouraged to see both on the same day if they can, or on consecutive nights.

If you're lucky enough to be going to see the play for yourself, you'll be happy to know that these pictures don't give any spoilers away!

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(All Images by Manuel Harlan)

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