The Tales of Beedle the Bard
- Type Live Puppet Show
- Best For Family
- Duration 10 Mins
This engaging stage show follows four performers from the Wizarding Academy of Dramatic Arts as they present a charming “trunk show”. Using imaginative sets, handcrafted props and intricate puppetry designed by Emmy Award-winning artist Michael Curry, the troupe brings magical storytelling to life.
The performance retells two well-known tales from The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a collection of wizarding fairy stories said to date back to the 15th century. Audiences can enjoy The Fountain of Fair Fortune and The Tale of the Three Brothers, both delivered with warmth, humour and inventive theatrical flair.
- Props and puppets were nicely detailed.
- A powerful performance that stands up to the striking animation in the Harry Potter film and stays faithful to the fable that explains and ties the Deathly Hallows.
Tips & Facts
- The show uses theatrical puppets created by award-winning designer Michael Curry (Tony award for The Lion King and designer of the Maleficent steampunk dragon float in Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade).
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a children’s storybook that was mentioned in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
- Show times aren’t published in Universal’s in-park guide map, but they may be listed on the electronic displays or available via Universal’s mobile app.
