My boys laughed so hard I thought they would pee!
by centerman307 on 3/20/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5Just go. It is so, so original, fun and appropriate for all ages. Even adults!
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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.
Potted Potter was awesome !!
by yellowbug0525 on 3/19/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5I took my daughter and a friend to see this as they are avid Harry Potter fans. The improv and ability to hit the highlights of the books was phenomenal. It was worth seeing and I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants a good laugh !
- by Anonymous on 3/18/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5
Hilarious show! Awesome two-man show! Great for the kids as well as adults who love Harry Potter! Haven't laughed that hard in a long time! Would not only recommend HP fans to see it but would definitely see it again myself!
So funny!
by jimlindac on 3/18/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5These guys were so funny and was appropriate for kids and very funny for adults. Perfect way to spend the afternoon.
- by FamilyTime2 on 3/17/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5
Our entire family loved it. We laughed the entire time and recommended it to several friends. We would definitely go back again!
Too small and smelly
by Missab87 on 3/12/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 2 out of 5The theater was small and smelled. The overall show i would give a 5/10. It had it moments.
Great for whole family!
by frontrow30 on 3/12/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5This show was AMAZING! My whole family laughed the entire time. This included two adults and two children- most of which have not read any Harry Potter books. The actors were pure genius and it was great improv comedy. The show is very audience interactive and will keep you laughing the entire time. My cheeks hurt thinking about it! My kids literally wanted to go see it again the next day. This is a must see show!
Potted Potter
by kickinm on 3/11/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 4 out of 5Great show... the 2 actors have great energy, and produce lots of laughs. Try to get a seat in the middle of the theater, or you'll never touch the Quidditch ball.
Potted Potter was beautifully done!
by B3auzmom on 3/11/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5The perfect combination of adult humor that wouldn't offend the parents with children present and kids humor that was still greatly appreciated by the adults. Gary and Jeff are brilliantly talented. High energy, witty and FULL of laughter. A perfect show.
Laughed non-stop
by FamilyTime2 on 3/10/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5This was a great show for both kids and adults alike...even if you haven't read the books or seen the movies.
Potted Potter
by kimberly3 on 3/8/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5It was a very funny show. The actors were very good at interacting with the audience.
Excellent
by TrudyJoy on 3/8/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5Absolutely fantastic. Show was hilarious, age appropriate for children but adults will have a blast as well. Brilliant :)
- by Anonymous on 3/5/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5
This was really fun and appropriate for kids from 5 or 6 to teenagers. All the parents had fun, too.!
Potted Potter
by Velvetta on 3/5/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5I took 4 of my grandchildren ranging in age 8 to 13, to see the Potted Potter. Their parents also attended. It was awesome! Ever one of us completely enjoyed the show! The children were actually on the edge of their seats and were laughing out loud. I love the way the show includes the audience in the preformance.
Potted Potter is GREAT for the whole family
by MoabMama on 3/5/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5We thoroughly enjoyed the show -- fast, clever, and funny -- and not a single curse word in the whole show. Imagine that!! Anyone who is into the Harry Potter scene should check out this show if it comes to their town. Great job Dan & Jeff!
Potted potter was amazing
by Smtreger on 3/4/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5This was the best two man show I've ever seen. I brought my six and seven year old kids and they laughed so hard it shook the seats, but I was laughing harder
- by chinakt on 3/4/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 4 out of 5
Great audience interaction. Great for Harry Potter fans and for those who know very little about it.
Potted Potter practically perfect!
by DebinMI on 3/4/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5My stomach hurt from laughing so much, this show should not be missed. You have not seen "Harry Potter" until you've seen Jeff and Dan's take on the Wizarding World.
Quite Funny!
by FanofPotter on 3/4/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5My wife and I weren't sure what to expect, but it was well worth seeing. Truly funny!
Potted Potter was hilarious!
by Broglz on 3/4/13The City Theatre - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5Dan and Jeff did a great job of being entertaining, while hitting the high-lights from all 7 books. Side jokes about other fantasy series and pop-culture were sprinkled in smoothly. At times it seemed as though they were ad-libbing, and those were some of the most funny parts of the show. I highly recommend going to see this show. The City Theater is a perfect location to see this show, being relatively small allowed everyone to be close to the stage.