Potted Potter - Off-Broadway

What Is the Story of Potted Potter?
Billed as the “unauthorized Harry experience,” Potted Potter is a humorous retelling of the beloved Harry Potter book series penned by British author J. K. Rowling. Created and performed by two-time Olivier nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, Potted Potter crams all seven Harry books from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows into one magically delicious 70-minute morsel.

Should I See It?

What Is Potted Potter Like?
Glorious and goofy, Clarkson and Turner are the heart and soul of this production. Using wigs, glasses and other colorful costumes, Clarkson morphs into a number of Harry Potter’s colorful characters from Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley to Lord Voldemort and Professor Albus Dumbledore, while Turner acts as narrator and Harry Potter doppelganger. Even if you don’t know the difference between a “Horcrux” and a “Hufflepuff,” Potted Potter is designed to make anyone from the casual to the most avid Harry Potter fan roar with laughter. And while Potter Potter’s limited time frame means it is not a strict retelling of the Harry Potter story from start to finish, the show will nonetheless entertain audiences with snappy jokes, songs, silly string and a real live game of Quidditch (think volleyball) which engages the audience to join in on the fun.

Is Potted Potter for Kids?
Perfect for “ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed),” Potted Potter isn’t just good for kids—it’s made specifically for them, with a light-hearted, G-rated spirit. Adults should be aware that during the live game of Quidditch played in the middle of each show, Clarkson and Turner choose two children to join them onstage and act as “seekers,” representing the audience, which has been broken into team “Gryffindor” and team “Slytherin.” Parents of kiddies eager to volunteer should note that while the winning seeker is offered chocolate, the loser is sprayed with a Super Soaker.