Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Things to do while you're waiting in the queue

Harry Potter fans will know the true pain of waiting for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child theatre tickets online; here's what you can do while you wait

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13:33, 4 AUG 2016

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Harry Potter fans across the UK are currently going into frenzy mode as 250,000 new tickets to stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child were released at 11am on Thursday (August 4).

While some lucky fans have already managed to get their hands on tickets to see the play, co-written by J K Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, some have been waiting in an enormous queue for hours.

As many fans will know, in order to secure your ticket to the play, you first have to queue online, then you are given five minutes to complete your transaction before the tickets are yours.

But with some people over 60,000 places deep in the queue, you'll have to find something else to keep occupied while you wait. Here are some of our suggestions.

Plan your weekend

There are loads of things to do in west London this weekend, from fun water park events to watching the Rio Olympics on a big screen .

Or, if you're feeling a little low on cash after splashing your money on Harry Potter tickets, why not check out all the FREE activities and events west London has to offer this summer?

Watch the Harry Potter films

The queue has now been going on for over two hours - about the length of the average Harry Potter film.

Why not indulge yourself with the Prisoner of Azkaban or the Philosopher's Stone while you have so long to wait?

Read the script of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

If you haven't yet read the script of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now could be your chance to get it done.

The story continues 19 years after the events in the Deathly Hallows and follows Harry, who now works at the Ministry of Magic, and his son Albus Severus who attends Hogwarts.

But remember, don't post any spoilers on social media!

Do our fun Harry Potter Quiz

Do you know your Gryffindor from your Slytherin?

Why not test out whether you're a true Harry Potter fan by taking our fun quiz ? Remember to share your scores!

Get sorted into your Hogwarts House

Why not use your time in the queue to get sorted into your Hogwarts House on Pottermore - J. K. Rowling's digital Harry Potter world - and play around on the website?

I myself was sorted into Hufflepuff. Why not sign up and see if you match with your friends?

Not even in the queue yet? Find out how to get your hands on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets here .

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