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Spontaneous Potter
18 April @ 7.30pm to 9.20pm
About Spontaneous Potter
Grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to the box office! A very magical improv show awaits…
Spontaneous Potter is an entirely improvised wizarding comedy play, based on an audience suggestion of a fanfiction title. A new Potter adventure is magically improvised on the spot – with live musical accompaniment! Accio tickets for this award-winning adult Potter parody.
Previous titles performed include: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Commerce, Harry Potter and the Neville Wears Prada, Harry Potter and the Rise of the Planet of the Snapes, and Harry Potter and the Struggle for a Decent Mortgage in This Economy.
Strong chance of magical mischief and unforgivable curse words!
Reviews
“Flawlessly executed improv comedy… pure, unadulterated hilarity.” ★★★★★
Ed Fringe Review
“An exceptional improv show.” ★★★★★
Edinburgh Festivals Magazine 2025
“An ingenious, laugh out loud show… perfect for Potterheads and muggles alike.” ★★★★★
Edinburgh Guide 2018
“Totally jaw-dropping… improv at its very best.” ★★★★★
Broadway Baby
“I have literally never laughed so hard.” ★★★★★
Set The Tape
“Side-splitting and absurd… their quick wit and ridiculous story lines left audiences hyperventilating.” ★★★★
Three Weeks
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
All tickets £20.75
Prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.
Dates & times:
Saturday 18 April 2026 at 7.30pm
Running time:
1 hour 50 minutes
Age guidance:
16+ restriction
Content guidance:
This show contains strong language, scenes of an adult nature, audience interaction, flashing lights.
Good to know:
Spontaneous Potter is an unofficial show that is not endorsed by or affiliated with Warner Bros., JK Rowling or her publishers. All rights to the Harry Potter books and associated trademarks are the property of JK Rowling / her publishers. All film / image rights associated with the film series are property of Warner Bros.
About Kenton Theatre
Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.
The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.
The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.
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