It's official: Harry Potter play a blessing

Theatre-based sequel to the magical novel and film franchise energizes critics and fans alike, earning record Olivier wins and box office receipts

So, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has gone and done it: nine Olivier Awards, a record, more than any previous play, more even than any previous musical. Wow.

This was a monster haul of statuettes fit for a $25 billion franchise which refuses to loosen its grip on the public imagination, and has yet to let down its millions of fans.