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Rowling’s Agent Criticizes Protest at ‘Harry Potter’ Play

Updated 2026-10-17 11:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Neil Blair, J.K. Rowling's agent, criticized transgender rights activists who staged a protest before a performance of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' in London. The protesters aimed to highlight trans rights but were accused of putting others at risk.

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J.K. Rowling’s Agent Slams Trans Rights Protest at ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ in London: It Put ‘Others at Risk’

J.K. Rowling’s agent Neil Blair has slammed the transgender rights activists who staged a dramatic protest before a gala performance of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Thursday in London’s West End. The protesters, many wearing masks, hats and goggles to hide their identity,

2026-10-17 11:03 UTC