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Meet the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Cast
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(Updated on 24 Apr 2026)
After the best-selling book series and blockbuster film franchise, who would have thought the boy who lived would keep on living?! After an eventful school career, we catch up with Harry Potter in the latest magical installment, ***[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-tickets)***. It only seems fair for Harry Potter to have an easy life. But now his kids are in school, who will they encounter? Let us whizz through the highly skilled wizards and witches currently starring in the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast.
## **Who are the current Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast members?**
Now Harry and crew are all grown up, we not only have some new faces playing the beloved characters in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child but some new additions to the magical team, too. Our original heroes are currently played by:
**David Ricardo-Pearce** is currently starring as Harry. Before donning the lightning scar and wielding his wand, David could be seen in *The Motive and the Cue*, *Saint Joan* ([National Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/national-theatre-london)); *The Lorax* ([The Old Vic](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/old-vic-theatre-london)); *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* ([Barbican](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/barbican-london) and Bristol Old Vic); and *The Big Fellah* ([Lyric Hammersmith](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/lyric-hammersmith-london)). He’s also appeared in TV shows, including; *Traitors*, *Eastenders*, and *The Spa*.
**Claire Lams** is currently playing Ginny. Claire’s theatre credits include *Mates in Chelsea*, *The King’s Speech*, *The Little Mermaid*, *One Man, Two Guvnors*, and *Educating Rita*. Television includes *The Perfect Couple*, *Trigger Point*, *Casualty*, *Call The Midwife*, *Humans*, T*he Bill*, *Holby City*, *The Brief*, and *EastEnders*.
**Joshua Sullivan** is making his West End debut as Harry’s son Albus following his training at Tring Park School and Rose Bruford College, with previous theatre work including *Eggs and Baskets* at the Hens and Chickens Theatre and film credits including *Resilience*.
**Kai Spackman** plays Scorpius Malfoy, Draco Malfoy’s son, and trained at the Guildford School of Acting, with this production marking his professional debut.
**Thomas Aldridge** plays Ron Weasley. Before his role as the clumsy but lovable best friend, Thomas appeared in *[Les Miserables](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/les-miserables-tickets)* at the Queens Theatre (now the [Sondheim Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/sondheim-theatre-london)), *Made in Dagenham* at the [Adelphi Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/adelphi-theatre-london), the UK tour of *His Dark Materials*, and *Only the Brave* at [Soho Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/soho-theatre-london). His on-screen work includes *Undercover*, *Call the Midwife*, *Silent Witness*, and *Eastenders*.
**Naana Agyei-Ampadu**, who plays Hermione Granger, is known for a wide range of acclaimed stage and screen work, with theatre credits including *Trouble in Mind*, *Pericles*, *A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer*, and *The Amen Corner* (National Theatre), alongside screen credits in *Hard Truths* and *Ready Player One*, and television appearances in *Death in Paradise* and *The Wheel of Time*
**Tamia-Renée Alexandra**, who plays Rose—Hermione and Ron’s daughter—trained at The BRIT School and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, and previously appeared in *Matilda the Musical* on its international tour, alongside credits including *Magic at the Musicals* (Magic Radio/TBI Media), with this production marking her West End debut.
**Oliver Boot**, who plays Draco Malfoy, trained at RADA and is known for theatre work including *Witness for the Prosecution*, *Beautiful*, *The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time*, *Hay Fever*, and *Jamaica Inn*, with television credits including *My Family*, *Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps*, and *Holby City*.
Making up the the rest of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast are: **David Annen, Hollie Beastall, Jacqueline Beaumont, Angeline Bell, Ricardo Castro, Robert Curtis, Laveda Dione, Gabriel Fleary, Aidan Garrett Wilkins, Cate Hamer, Tim Hibberd, Max Hunter, Dewayne Jameson Adams, Emma Louise Jones, Laura June Ness, Geffen Katz-Kaye, Louise Ludgate, Sophie Matthew, Nathan Muwowo, David Nairne, Mariam Pope, Helen Power, Jocelyn Prah, Claire Redcliffe, Ian Redford, Martin de los Santos, Adam Slynn, Joshua Talbot, Callum Tempest, Alex Tomkins, and Jake Tuesley. Jasper Franklin, Sebastian Halford, Rachel Kirk, Effie Linnen, Theo Martin, Zachary Seaton,** and **Harper Tricker** alternate two children’s roles.
## **Who were the original West End cast members of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?**
The record-breaking play has been spellbinding audiences since it opened at London’s The Palace Theatre in 2016. It was nominated for a wand-derful eleven Olivier Awards, winning nine; three of which went to members of the incredible cast. All those who originated the roles in the West End also played them on Broadway when the show opened in 2018. Meet the original and enchanting Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast below.
**Jamie Parker** played the titular character, Harry Potter. Jamie won the Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards for Best Actor in a Play, along with a Tony nomination for his turn as the man who lived. Along with other incredible credits, he appeared in *[The Curious Case of Benjamin Button](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-curious-case-of-benjamin-button-tickets)* at the [Southwark Playhouse](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/southwark-playhouse-london) - which will be opening at the [Ambassadors Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/ambassadors-theatre-london) in October 2024.
**Noma Dumezweni** gave an award-winning performance as Hermoine Granger. Noma’s Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Play in 2017 wasn’t her first. She won an Olivier for her role in *A Raisin in the Sun* in 2006. Her illustrious career includes performances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, plus starring in *Belong* at the [Royal Court Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/royal-court-theatre-london), *Henry V* at the [Noël Coward Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/noel-coward-theatre-london), and six characters in *Search of an Author* at the [Gielgud Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/gielgud-theatre-london).
**Paul Thornley** played Rob Weasley. Paul was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Play at the 2017 WhatsOnStage Awards. As well as his stage credits - which include *A Chorus of Disapproval* at the [Harold Pinter Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/harold-pinter-theatre-london), London Road at the Royal National Theatre, and *It’s a Wonderful Life* at the Wolsey Theatre - he’s also voiced many video game characters.
**Poppy Miller** originated the role of Ginny Potter. Most known for her role as DC Carol Browning in ITV’s *The Commander*, Poppy is famed for her TV and film work.
**Alex Price** played Draco Malfoy. Portraying the role of Harry’s class nemesis couldn’t have been easy. But with credits that include *Being Human*, *Merlin*, *Doctor Who*, *Penny Dreadful*, and more, playing the Slytherin was a walk in the park.
**Sam Clemmett** portrayed Albus Potter. Now famed for his turn as Brimsley in *Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story*, Sam made his name in the acting world due to his appearances in *Lord of the Flies* at the [Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/open-air-theatre-regents-park-london), Accolate at St James Theatre, and *Wendy & Peter Pan* at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
**Anthony Boyle** starred as Scorpius Malfoy. Though he rose to fame due to winning the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Play for his work in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Anthony is also well-known for his work in *Masters of the Air*, *Manhunt* and *Shardlake*.
Now that you are clued up on the cast, why not [discover more about the characters](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-characters) that they play?
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