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by CanDan on 5/30/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasAs fans of the series, it was fun and whimsical trip down memory lane while also remaining funny and engaging.
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Potted Potter at The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas
Talk about magic!
British comedy actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner have distilled all 4,200 pages of J. K. Rowling's seven Harry Potter novels into one brilliantly hilarious 70-minute show. Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience is a lovably loopy two-person performance in which a Potter know-it-all teams up with a rebellious Harry newbie to create a show about — you guessed it — Harry Potter
Clarkson and Turner conceived the show in 2005 as a five-minute sidewalk synopsis to amuse customers queued up for Rowling's sixth Harry novel. They expanded it to an hour the following year and opened at Edinburgh's Zoo Southside. European tours ensued, and in 2012 Potted Potter was nominated for two Olivier Awards, the highest honor in British theater. The show made its off-Broadway debut the same year and has since toured all over the United States and the world. After opening in 2018, the family-friendly Las Vegas production won Best of Last Vegas Awards for Best New Production and Best Value Show.
About the show Potted Potter
One actor channels a bookish Harry in Potted Potter while another plays every other character — including Ron and Hermione, Draco Malfoy, Snape, the Weasleys, Sirius Black, Mad-Eye Moody, Dumbledore and, of course, He Who Must Not Be Named — with wild abandon. Loads of wigs and other goofy props are employed in a nonstop laugh fest that also features a fire-breathing dragon, countless costume changes, brilliant songs, a plethora of props and even a Quidditch match encouraging audience participation (but no brooms, alas).
Accessible to Potter freaks and newbies alike, Potted Potter blends slapstick in the Laurel & Hardy vaudeville tradition with the wildly witty dialogue associated with Monty Python's Flying Circus. "Potting" is a British term for "the art of summarizing something into a digestible form," and, like all the best parodies, Clarkson and Turner's Harry experience is both splendid spoof and heartfelt homage.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 I wish the books were as fun to read
by Kiltboy on 5/27/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasThe actors were quick on the feet on obviously something not to script happened and showed they were having as much fun as the audience. I was not expecting to have to "ride" a broom.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Nice show entertaining, family friendly
by Markw on 5/23/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasNice small venue, good actors. Enjoyable evening.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Potted Potter
by Bob on 5/17/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las Vegasthis was a fun filled theatrical play that kept you wanting more.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Nothing like you'd expect, so much better.
by C. J. on 5/3/22Energetic, hilarious, entertaining, creative, fast paced, engaging, funny, a hoot. GO. WATCH!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Must see for HP fans
by Bre on 5/3/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasJames and Nick put on a great show! The audience was engaged and laughing the entire time. The fire breathing dragon for book 4? AH-mazing!
Rating: 1 out of 5 Potted Potter Show
by R. M. on 5/2/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasWas expecting something very different. The show was very strange. Performers behaved like kids and even the younger child at the show didn't seem interested. I like Harry Potter and his shows, but this performance was nothing worth attending. Would NOT recommend attending. Much better shows in Vegas than this show.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Energetic
by D. O. on 4/24/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasIt was OK for adults. My grand children liked it. It was silly but the cast was very energetic.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Never ending laughter
by Chris D on 4/24/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasFrom the moment it starts Potted Potter is gut busting laughter. The two actors on the stage are brilliant in timing and audience engagement. Sheer comedic genius Potted Potter is. 70 minutes of never ending laughter. This show is a must see.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Much fun!
by Quinn on 4/19/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasSo much fun for any age group. I would highly suggest for anyone wanting to have fun!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Brilliant show! Great for Potter fans and non fans alike!
by aleishia6 on 4/19/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasWe booked this last minute due to our plans changing and I’m so glad we did! Admittedly I’m a huge Harry Potter fan but this show was just great. Both actors were brilliant, very funny with good timing and chemistry and I would happily go and see it again!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Seriously
by John on 4/19/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasThis wasn’t what we expected but must say it was hilarious. So so simple and bad that it made it hilarious.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Hilarious!
by Retta33 on 4/18/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasGreat show! Laughed the entire time. Family friendly, but fun for all. The GA seats were well worth the money!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 very Entertaining
by Malemute5 on 4/16/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasHigh Energy and very funny for all ages. Essential that audience have familiarity with the Potter series.
Rating: 5 out of 5 HILARIOUS!!
by Kim on 4/14/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasI thought the show was AWESOME! I am a huge potter fan and I laughed from beginnig to end! Absolutely worth every penny to see! I do wish they had some merch to buy though! I definitely would have bought some! ⚡️❤️💙💚💛⚡️
Rating: 1 out of 5 Terrible
by Pilili on 4/8/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasThis show was really terrible. I think only kids under 10 would find it even possibly amusing. No production values, cheap and really just sophomoric humor. Nothing really to do with the Potter books. We left after 15 minutes.
Rating: 1 out of 5 Avada Kedavra! this
by It was not good. on 4/5/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasI just don’t even know – this was not Vegas quality entertainment. Really it was a lot of screaming, bad props, pun jokes that weren’t really funny and weird messiness. I really didn’t have a lot to do with the books although they were mentioned it was more like a slapstick sort of thing – I did not find it clever or funny at all. I wish I had my 70 minutes back as well as my $70. I don’t recommend this at all.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Wonderful show
by Aaron on 4/4/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasMy girlfriend and I really enjoyed this 2 person comedy show Potted Potter. The performers put on a very entertaining show and clearly went off script a few times which made it even funnier.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Girls Retreat
by Boss Lady on 3/16/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasOur office does an annual retreat to Las Vegas this was our second year, 3 of us. We had awesome seats in the front row got to interact with James and Nick who put on such a fun interactive show. I would highly recommend attending a show you won't regret it. Thanks again for adding to our weekend of adventure.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Unexpected nonstop laughing
by Peggy on 3/11/22The Magic Attic at Bally's Las Vegas - Las VegasMy kids and I were just passing thru Vegas when an ad for this show showed up on my social media. My 12 year olds and I spent most of the hour and a half laughing continuously. Very creative, some jokes cheesy but you could tell the performers were having fun which made it fun for the audience. I will definitely recommend this show to any Harry Potter fans.