Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience comes to Abu Dhabi
Potterheads, grab your wands. The family-friendly show, Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience , is coming to Abu Dhabi. Running from 21 to 22 February, the event takes place at the Cultural Foundation on Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street.
In 2022, Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience came to the QE2 in Dubai. The show has also been on a world tour and was performed in Australia, Canada and the United States. On the way, it has been nominated for an Olivier Award. Now, it is heading to Abu Dhabi to delight audiences in the capital.
Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience has been written by Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner. The show is performed by Scott Hoatson and Joseph Maudsley, and directed by Simon Scullion.
During the show, guests can expect fun-filled entertainment, from silly props to laugh-out-loud costumes. The story is inspired by the best-selling books by JK Rowling. The Harry Potter book series spans seven novels, and follows the life of the young wizard. The first novel was released in June 1997, and the film adaptation was released in November 2001. The film franchise starred Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, and Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley.
The original books have inspired attractions around the world, including Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter in London and Japan, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando in Florida. Plus, a Harry Potter Experience in Riyadh Season 2024.
Tickets for Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience are available via Platinumlist and start from AED 120.
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GO: Visit https://abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net for tickets and more information.
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