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JULY 27, 2006 at 9:59 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
Yesterday we learned that Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths
(Vernon Dursley) are scheduled to appear in a production of Equus on London’s West End next spring. Rehearsals will start in January and the play will be directed by Thea Sharrock.
Dan had this to say on his new role:
I'm really excited to be part of this production. I'm thrilled to be working with Richard Griffiths again. This is obviously a huge departure for me as an actor, but Equus is such an amazing play that this really was an opportunity not to be missed.
Rehearsal starts in January and I'm very much looking forward to working with Thea Sharrock who is an incredibly talented Director and only hope I do the role justice!
Dan will play the lead character, Alan Strang, while Mr. Griffiths, fresh from his award winning role in The History Boys on Broadway will portray psychiatrist, Martin Dysart.
Previous actors to portray these characters on the stage included Peter Firth and Tom Hulce as Alan and Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Perkins and Richard Burton as psychiatrist Martin Dysart. The play received a Tony Award in 1975 for best play.
Additionally, the play will be in rehearsals for six weeks in London starting in January and will probably open in March.
No ticket information is currently available but as soon as we know any information we will be sure to let all you know.
Thanks to Page from DR.co.uk, DR.comas well as Jocole and Tiffany for all the emails.
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Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
I hope he does well in the role. The play does sound a little odd for my taste, but to each his own.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 10:05 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1550
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
WoW! I have to see the play when it opens in March. Too bad that I am not living in London, nor UK!!!
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 10:07 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Its cool that Dan is now getting into theatre & doing other things besides Harry. :] I wont get to see the play but that would be fun to see him in it.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 10:48 AM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
I may go and see it if im in london when its on.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 11:29 AM EST
Student
Points: 241
medea_smyke says:
Oh! Congratulations to Dan! I'm glad that he is able to break from the Harry Potter persona. Sometimes it's hard when an actor is in such a strong role to be able to do other things. But this looks promising. Huzzah!
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 1:45 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
That is really cool. I would really love to see that if I am over there then. If not, can't wait to hear more about it.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 2:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
I thought he wouldn't do it, but now he is! There is an article in my local newspaper about it and I thought it was a typo but it isn't!
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 2:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
krissiebear says:
I heard about this from one of my friends! We CRACKED up when we heard about Daniel's scene where he is supposed to imitate "sexual ecstasy from riding a horse naked." Ahahaha. Classic.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 4:20 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
RonlovesHermioneforever says:
Dan is really branching out, isn't he? That's cool though I'm sure he'll get plenty of opportunities to do different things in the future.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 4:29 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
Yeah, for all the Daniel Radcliff fans, you get to see him naked in this play.
It is defintly a huge departure from Harry Potter. I hope that he can still retain the role, as we can't have another poerson to play Harry, as it would look silly because we saw Daniel grow up on the movies, getting someone else to fill those shoes would be impossable. I think that when all the actors signed up to do the movies, they all should have signed a contract saying that they had to stay for all 7 movies.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 6:16 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
Also, I think that another reason why Daniel is doing this show is that he is worried that he would becaome a type cast, and that he won't be able to get better roles.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 6:17 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Wow, so after OotP filming, Dan will be going back to the stage. Never seen the play, but I'm glad to see him doing things he enjoys.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 7:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 53
Cassiopoeia Montague says:
When I looked this play up on wikipedia, I was like "...really??" and then I just cracked up for half an hour. Rock on, young Daniel.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 8:53 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
cckeimig says:
Hey, I think it's great he's doing as much as he can to diversify during the filming of the HP movies. But as Eleanor says, he'd better stick around for 6 and 7. It'd be ridiculous to get other actors for those films. Especially not Harry's character.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 10:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1437
allilau says:
Wow, it's a very bold move for D.Radcliffe to make. Controversial as it may be, it will be a very bold move and new experience in the least. Let no-one say he's not brave...
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 10:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
On the Homepage of Roadrunner it says that he has to
ride across the stage
on a horse
naked.
I am not saying this is bad (I would go !!!!!) I'm informing you!!
I hope this play is going to be good I wish I could go, I woulden't go to see himride on the horse. I would go to see the performance!!
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 10:45 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 476
MRS_BRENDON_URIE says:
AWWWW thats really good for dan i wish him the best of luck and im 100% sure that he will do the role justice.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 11:15 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 377
Michelle&Felicis:) says:
Yes... how late you are!
But why didn't you talk about what Dan is supposed to do in one particular scence in the play?
Hmm.. oh, well.
Yes, yes... this is a family site! *wink*
Thanks though
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 11:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 377
Michelle&Felicis:) says:
yess, there IS nudity (Dan's part) but it's definately nothing special at all.
As far as I know, hehe.
Posted Jul 29, 2006 at 11:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
It must be really exciting for Dan to do something new and it really sounds likea fantastic part just to look at the other actors who have played the part before, they're legends.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 12:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
I want to see the play!!!!!!!! It sounds like an interesting one. I hope tickets will be sold online!!!
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 12:24 AM EST
Auror
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mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked cool!I wish you all the best Dan.It's great to know Dan is exploring the other side of acting.He's sush an amazing actor.I know he will do good.Good to you and as they say in theater"break a leg", Dan.HP RULES!
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 12:50 AM EST
Haldir's Horcrux
Points: 6269
Corvis says:
Ohh, congratulations to both of them for landing these roles. I think they'll do an excellent job with the characters and make the play a huge sucess. Good for them.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 1:26 AM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
That is so great for Dan. I wish him all the best. That is such a great opportunity for him.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 3:51 AM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
cckeimig: Thank you for agreeing with me. It is true, that he had better stick around. He has to. I was supprised that when all the children signed the contracts that it wasn't a clause in it.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 5:21 AM EST
Student
Points: 255
half*blood*princess says:
That is one thing that should be worth buying tickets for... i want to see it so badly! ahh his acting career is going really well...
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 6:26 AM EST
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