Culture Harry Potter Fans, There’s A New Show On The Block And it's worth every cent. By Jamila Rizvi Culture And it's worth every cent. By Jamila Rizvi Previous article My Favourite Things: Michelle Law Next article How Do You Fare? Calculate your Financial Wellbeing Score Dismiss Harry Potter and the magical world of Hogwarts as mere ‘kids’ stuff’ and you do so at your own peril. The best-selling book series of all time has now passed the 500 million copies sold mark. Clinical studies have linked reading the books with increased empathy for minority groups by millennials. The film franchise has launched the careers of some brilliant actors and given our world the feminist gift of Emma Watson. And now, the magical characters that made reading cool and inspired a whole generation of fans, are back in a new theatrical form.Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has begun showing at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne. Melbourne is just the third location in the world – after New York City and London – to play host to this elaborate stage production, set 19 years after the infamous Battle of Hogwarts. The 1890s venue has undergone a $6.5 million makeover for the occasion with new carpet, seats, fresh paint and even specially sculpted on-theme dragon light fittings. The result will inspire awe akin to Harry’s initial sighting of Hogwarts. Artculture Best Of Future Women Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By Sally Spicer Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By Sally Spicer Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By Sally Spicer Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture “Marching forward means ensuring all our voices are heard” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture Dr Ann O’Neill’s husband committed “the ultimate act of revenge” By Sally Spicer Culture The question victim-survivors like me are tired of being asked By Geraldine Bilston Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
