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Almonte and District High School presented an enchanting production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Article content Hannah Castillo, Lead Critic Holy Trinity Catholic High School Article content We all know the story of the boy who lived, but the next chapter doesn't belong to him. The magic of Hogwarts returned in Almonte and District High School's enchanting and moving production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition. Article content Article content Taking place 19 years after the Harry Potter series, the Cursed Child follows Harry Potter's son, Albus, and Draco Malfoy's son, Scorpius. The two form a special friendship as they struggle to make a name for themselves in spite of their fathers' legacies. As they attempt to rewrite history, they not only confront the dark secrets of the wizarding world, but also confront the emotional challenges that come with family and friendship in this magical story. Article content The role of Albus was played to perfection by Cole Stevenson. Stevenson featured a great British accent that remained consistent at all times. With the use of remarkable voice intonations and natural delivery, Stevenson gave an emotional performance where sadness, anger, and frustration resonated through the stage. Stevenson had an exceptional dynamic with all other characters on stage, most noticeably with Mycah Olson who played Scorpius. While Albus and Scorpius became friends, Stevenson and Olson built a heart-warming relationship on stage that featured understanding, conflict, and resolution. The pair's outstanding connection powered the show, bringing both laughter and emotion. As Scorpius, Olson had a strong sense of character and a wide emotional range. With humorous line delivery and comedic timing, Olson brought light-heartedness, but was also able to convey sorrow through an exceptional voice and expressive mannerisms. Article content Article content Article content Jack Lockhart took to the stage fabulously in the role of Harry Potter. With a strong stage presence, Lockhart showed true character development and portrayed significant emotion when bonding with Albus, going from an awkward and overbearing dad, to an understanding and supportive father. In the role of Delphi Diggory, the talented Marjorie Mennie unveiled the plot with an amazing change of character. Mennie's facial expressions, emotions, and voice intonations drastically differed when revealing the true nature of Delphi, adding a lot of magic to the show. Another remarkable performance was Jade Lodge in the role of Professor McGonagall, who with an outstanding Scottish accent, never failed to bring laughter by lecturing both past and present students. The Hogwarts Students did an impeccable job running around the school and making the busy environment come to life, making the show even more entertaining and realistic.