Potted Potter

Following its success, Potted Potter returns to Paris at the Théâtre du Gymnase for a 2nd season, starting October 17, 2026! Harry Potter in a flash! All 7 books in 70 hilarious minutes. The international phenomenon parodying the world of Harry Potter has played to sold-out houses worldwide. Nominated for Olivier Awards in the categories of Best Entertainment Show and Best Family Show, Potted Potter takes on a huge challenge: condensing all seven Harry Potter books into seventy hilarious minutes. The show even includes a real game of Quidditch on stage! Driven by irresistible comedic energy, Potted Potter brings together all the iconic characters from the saga, features a spectacular appearance by a fire-breathing dragon, an avalanche of costumes, crazy props, and a generous dose of Hogwarts magic. And even if you can't tell the difference between a horcrux and a Hufflepuff, this irresistible comedy will have you roaring with laughter. Created by Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, adapted into French, Potted Potter, the perfect show for all ages, from 6 years old to Dumbledore's age (who is truly very, very old), returns to the Théâtre du Gymnase for a 2nd season, starting October 17, 2026.

Directed by: Christopher Lopez

Adaptation: Julien Baptist

With: Anaël Alexandre, Martin Magli and Yanis Nouidé

Awards and Nominations

Nominated for Olivier Awards 2012 – Best Family Entertainment Show

Winner of Best of Las Vegas 2019 – Best New Show

Winner of Best of Las Vegas 2024 – Best Family Show

Press Reviews

« What a magic trick  »

Le Parisien

« A delicious, silly and absurd humour  »

Le Figaro

« Hilarious, a must-see  »

RTL

« A family show, absurd and silly as can be  »

Télérama

« An inventive, funny and joyfully mad show, for the whole family  »

The Guardian

« A successful gamble  »

M6 Genre: Comedy

Duration: 1h10

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Venue: Thé