Potted Potter
MEDIA RELEASE
Potted Potter
The Unauthorized Harry Experience A Parody by Dan and Jeff
Back by magical demand!
Sydney from 19 September
Perth from 26 September
Brisbane from 2 October
All Seven Harry Potter Books in Seventy Hilarious Minutes!“Fabulously Funny! Will tickle the funny bone of every age
group.” – The Daily Telegraph, UK
Playing to sold-out houses all over the world, POTTED POTTER takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real-life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes. This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic!
“Gloriously goofy. Casts the perfect spell over the audience.” - New York Times – Critics’ Picks
POTTED POTTER opens in Sydney on 19 September for 9 shows only, then Perth from 26 September for 9 shows only, and finally in Brisbane from 2 October for 10 shows only.
“Cleverly appeals to both ardent fans and parents.” The Times, UK
Created by double Olivier Award Best Entertainment nominees Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, the show is a must-see for Potter addicts and a great introduction to the series for anyone who’s ever wondered what all the fuss is about. Even if you don’t know the difference between a Horcrux and a Hufflepuff, POTTED POTTER will make you roar with laughter. This brilliant family entertainment is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed).
“Blissfully funny, a winner in every way. This show is a crowd-pleaser.” The Guardian, UK
POTTED POTTER has played 30 weeks off-Broadway across two sold-out seasons, as well as five West End runs, and multiple North American and Australasian tours. The show has proved hugely popular with audiences around the world and now makes a welcome return to Australia, following two previous sell-out tours in 2012 and 2014.
“Gloriously irreverent. A very lovable romp through Rowling’s back catalogue.” Time Out, London – Critic’s Choice
Clarkson and Turner first created POTTED POTTER in 2005 for an appearance at a London bookshop, as a five-minute entertainment for fans awaiting the release of the sixth book in the series. The show grew from there into a full-length stage production, first seen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2006, and has since toured internationally for over a decade, securing an Olivier Award nomination as Best Entertainment and Family Show. All four Potted shows (Potted Panto, Potted Sherlock, Potted Pirates and Potted Potter) have earned widespread acclaim and a fan base that crosses generations.
“Comic and affectionate. A zany hoot!” New York Post
Written and created by Daniel Clarkson & Jefferson Turner Direction and additional material by Richard Hurst
Set design by Simon Scullion
Lighting design by Tim Mascall
Music composed by Phil Innes
Produced by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and Potted Productions
SYDNEY
Seymour Centre
Wednesday 19 September to Sunday 23 September 2018 – 9 shows only 7.30pm
Wednesday - Friday 1.30pm / 4.30pm / 7.30pm
Saturday/Sunday 12noon / 3pm / 6pm
BOOKINGS
www.pottedpotter.com.au
PERTH
Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre
Wednesday 26 September to Sunday 30 September 2016 – 9 shows only 7.30pm
Wednesday - Friday 1.30pm / 4.30pm / 7.30pm
Saturday/Sunday 12noon / 3pm / 6pm
BOOKINGS
BRISBANE
Playhouse, QPAC
Tuesday 2 October to Sunday 7 October 2018 – 10 shows only 7.30pm
Tuesday-Friday 1.30pm / 4.30pm / 7.30pm
Saturday/Sunday 12noon / 3pm / 6pm
BOOKINGS
www.pottedpotter.com.au
For further media enquiries only:-
NATIONAL
Bruce Pollack, Pollack Consulting (02) 9331 5276 or bruce@pollackconsulting.com
SYDNEY
Amanda Buckworth, AB Publicity 0413 949 140 or amanda@abpublicity.com.au
PERTH
Lynne Burford, Lynne Burford Publicity 0417 921 038 or lburford@iinet.net.au
BRISBANE
Cinnamon Watson, Cinnamon Watson Publicity 0432 219 643 or cinn@cinnamonwatsonpublicity.com.au
About Lunchbox Theatrical Productions
Headed by James Cundall, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions is one of Australasia’s leading producers of live entertainment, and over the last 25 years has created a reputation for bringing top quality international productions to audiences across five continents. Productions include musicals, spectaculars, boutique shows, musical concerts, international artists, plays, children’s shows and theatrical ice shows. Lunchbox Theatrical Productions is based in the UK with companies in Hong Kong, Singapore, The Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. www.lunchbox-productions.com