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1. Describe the genre of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. What form does the work take?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a two-part, four-act play. The play falls into the genre of fantasy, as do the Harry Potter novels. Unlike the novels, the play is written to be performed and, therefore, differs in style.
2. What role did J.K Rowling play in the development of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter novels series, participated in writing the original story upon which Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is based. She wrote the original story along with John Tiffany and Jack Thorne. Thorne then developed the story into dramatic format.
3. When and where did Harry Potter and the Cursed Child premiere to audiences? How was is received critically?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child premiered at the West End Palace Theatre in London in July of 2016. The play has been met with positive reviews and has been a popular success among theater-goers.
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