Behind the scenes: Moaning Myrtle enchants Hamburg!

Behind the scenes: Moaning Myrtle enchants Hamburg!

At the Hamburg Theater am Großmarkt, Harry Potter fans are already meeting behind the scenes to take a look at the magic that is unfolding there. On July 6, 2025 there was the opportunity to explore the backstage area, whose door with the inscription “No passage for Muggles” makes it clear that a special world began here. Kristin Backes, a 27-year-old actress from Oberlinxweiler, takes visitors on a journey as Moaning Myrtle, a character well known to fans from the Harry Potter stories. Loud Saarbrücken newspaper The exclusive tour provided a deep insight into the more than three-hour show “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”.

The piece, which has been performed in a one-part version since February 2023, is not only a hit in Hamburg. It transports viewers to a magical world and features spectacular scenes that span approximately three hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission. The performance previously ran in two parts until January 8, 2023. The show premiered in London's West End in 2016 and has since been successful on Broadway in New York City as well as in cities such as Melbourne, Tokyo and Toronto.

The plot and the characters

At the center of the story is Harry Potter, who is now 37 years old and a father of three. While his eldest son, Albus Severus, is starting school at Hogwarts, he wants nothing to do with his father's legacy. Instead, he befriends Scorpius, Draco Malfoy's son. Albus embarks on a risky adventure, putting everything at risk, which leaves the audience on the edge of their seats. Events like these make the play exciting not only for children ages ten and up, but also for adult fans who grew up with the characters.

Unique experiences for viewers

The transformation of the more! Theaters am Großmarkt cost 45 million euros and created a space that takes viewers into another world, similar to the legendary Platform 9¾ in King's Cross. A particular highlight is the food and drinks on offer, including Bertie Bott's Beans and the famous Butterbeer, which round off the experience. In addition to being praised for its performances, the play has won some of the theater world's most prestigious awards, including nine Olivier Awards and six Tony Awards. In Germany, the live event has already received the Show of the Year award twice, which does justice to both the creative talent and the captivating production.

In summary, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is not just a play, but an overall experience that brings the magic of the stories to the stage and takes the hearts of audiences in Hamburg and beyond. Further information about the performances is available here Hamburg.de to find.