Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: how to get tickets

Internet frenzy as fans complain of queues and profiteering; season extended to satisfy demand

JK Rowling
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A new Harry Potter play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has sent fans potty, with tickets selling out within hours, fans complaining about online sales shambles and profiteering resellers, and producers already announcing an extended run.

So what is the play about?

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