by Anonymous on 4/26/15Capitol Theatre - ColumbusRating: 5 out of 5
Fantastic show for any level of Potter fan! Be sure to book early for this one, but not a bad seat in the house!
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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.
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.
fun for potter fans of all ages
by Teri777 on 4/25/15Capitol Theatre - ColumbusRating: 5 out of 5Our multi-generational group laughed throughout the show,
Absolutely Hilarious!
by Anonymous on 4/25/15Capitol Theatre - ColumbusRating: 5 out of 5My daughter and her friend are huge Harry Potter fans and honestly I did not know what to expect (being only a novice Harry Potter person). But this was hands-down one of the funniest and most entertaining plays I have seen. The two actors were really really funny and I laughed so hard my face hurt! Totally recommend for everyone, non-Harry Potter fans included.
Just for kids
by Anonymous on 4/24/15Capitol Theatre - ColumbusRating: 2 out of 5Talented performers but i would have enjoyed it more it more if my kids were 8-13
Hilarious and fun
by TheJoey on 4/24/15Capitol Theatre - ColumbusRating: 5 out of 5I took my 5 year old daughter and we both loved it. Lots of funny antics and physical humor so she was constantly laughing and lots of HP jokes that kept me laughing. Overall it was a very fun experience and I would recxome a anyone (especially a HP fan) to go see it.
- by cinhen on 3/28/15Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - IndianapolisRating: 4 out of 5
Felt Potted Potter was a very good parody of the series. The actors were very talented and appeared to be enjoying themselves!!
Potted Potter was Brilliant!!
by Laughster43 on 3/25/15Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - IndianapolisRating: 5 out of 5Hilarious comedy through 7 Harry Potter book. Adults and children laughed a lot! Wonderful comedic performance!!
Potted Potter was hilarious!
by MZRZ on 3/25/15Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - IndianapolisRating: 5 out of 5A hilarious show! Took my 10 year daughter who is an avid HP fan and she loved it! She got pulled up on stage to be part of "Quiddage". Very happy we went and we'll absolutely go back if they come to Indy again!
Not What We Expected
by IndyLuLuLu on 3/24/15Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - IndianapolisRating: 2 out of 5Expected a lot more frenzied "re-enactment" of the books rather than a simple bland "reading" of book events and then a frenzied "Smothers Brothers" re-enactment of "you're not prepared?", "you haven't even read the last book?", "you were supposed to re-create the set!", "what about the dragon you were supposed to create?" THAT schtick got old after the 3rd or 4th "why didn't you do this????" exchange. But it continued through the entire 70 minutes. There were a couple inspired moments, but the rest was pretty much one joke played throughout the entire performance.
Good time with Potted Potter
by flashlc on 3/24/15Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - IndianapolisRating: 4 out of 5Great energy with a small crowd. Although it was a light crowd, the actors had non-stop energy and a good time was had by all. Not sure if they had actually read the Potter books but it was FUN!
Potted Potter
by dfax107 on 3/23/15Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - IndianapolisRating: 5 out of 5I wasn't quite sure what to expect; VERY funny show and appropriate for all ages. Great time! Facility was clean; seating was perfect for viewing (paid extra for table service but once the show started, never saw a server). We had a great time!
Very funny for Potter fans
by Anonymous on 2/5/15Amaturo Theater at Broward Center - Ft LauderdaleRating: 4 out of 5If you're a true Potter fan, you will enjoy this rendition of the series. The performers were personable and engaging by interacting with the crowd. Enjoyed the humor. If you're not a Potter fan, you probably "won't get it".
Very Entertaining.
by LouRod65 on 2/4/15Amaturo Theater at Broward Center - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5Me, my wife, my 10 year old daughter, who got pulled up on the stage to help with a skit, and my 8 year old son all went. Being the Harry Potter Fans that we are, we could relate to the entire spoof and the different kinds of humor they both injected into their show. They made an incredible team, the show was fantastic and my entire family and I highly recommend to anyone that this show is a must see if you're a Harry Potter Fan! 5 Stars all the way mates!!
- by Anonymous on 2/4/15Amaturo Theater at Broward Center - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5
Potted Potter was very funny, witty and kept audience of all ages engaged. There were several times in the show where I was not only laughing out loud but tearing up at the quick humor from the performers. Excellent show!
For Potter fans even if you haven't read the books
by FL1NC2 on 2/4/15Amaturo Theater at Broward Center - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5This was fantastic. They concept was great and the the performers were hysterically funny. My 11 year old, who has read all the books, said she enjoyed Potted Potter over Annie and The Lion King! My 8 year old, who has not read the books, laughed until he was doubled over. There is audience participation and feedback and the audience is engaged for 70 minutes. You will love it. Take the entire family!
Still Laughing
by Guvna520 on 2/4/15Amaturo Theater at Broward Center - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5One of the funniest shows I have seen staged. Brought me back to seeing Reduced Shakespeare in London. Quidditch was fun. The show was lively, experiential and a great ride. Would buy tickets again if they return to town.
Potted Potter was HORRIBLE!!
by Anonymous on 2/3/15Amaturo Theater at Broward Center - Ft LauderdaleRating: 1 out of 5This show was by far the worst show I have ever seen. How it made it to the Broward Center is beyond me. My husband and I are huge Harry Potter fans and these tickets were a birthday present from my kids. This should have been a show for children. If there were an intermission, we would have left. Fortunately, it was only 70 minutes long. I wish I could get my money back!!
- by Anonymous on 2/3/15Amaturo Theater at Broward Center - Ft LauderdaleRating: 4 out of 5
A very cute and funny two man show. Not at all what I expected but a lot of fun
Potted Potter was hilarious!!
by debve on 2/3/15Amaturo Theater at Broward Center - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5Had a wonderful time. Enjoyed the show. Everything was wonderfully funny
- by Funffemfan on 2/3/15Amaturo Theater at Broward Center - Ft LauderdaleRating: 5 out of 5
So much fun and interactive. We were laughing the whole way through.