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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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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
Witch
Points: 828
Elphaba_Thropp says:
Literally two days ago i decided i wanted to see a show at the west end and checked it out on the internet but there was nothing new i wanted to see. Maybe I'll wait til next year and watch Equus.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 8:22 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1645
morgana witch says:
Next spring? I just might have to go to London then.... I'd never heard of Equus till now, but it sounds good...or maybe it just sounds good because Dan Radcliffe has the lead....
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 9:24 AM EST
The Quibbler Poet
Points: 7054
.:Wicked T:. says:
Dan is doing a lot of outside work from Harry POtter which is really good he must be having fun..................
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 11:19 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 303
Draco'sGirl2121 says:
Cheers to Dan for getting an oppertunity to play a characoter as complex as Alan Strang. I hope he does a good job(although I know he will because he is an awasome actor). Cheers Dan.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 1:19 PM EST
Comedy Princess
Points: 3398
Ginevra M. Weasley says:
Eventhough I cant go to british theaters...to watch any play...because I live in Peru (South America)...I wish Dan luck!!!...that will be very funny...I do play in theaters and I know it is...and as an actress...I can see this is a very good opportunitie...good for Dan.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 2:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 602
danebabe says:
wow. plays. yes I'm impressed. they are both great actors.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 3:46 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
That's really special that Dan's going to be in a play. I think it's funny that the Vernon Dursley man is going to be in it too. Odd sort of combination, eh?
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 4:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Fun, fun, fun. That will be really cool.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 4:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
snakeeyes says:
I love living so close to London! Equus is an incredible play, I remember a T.S group doing it for an exam at school, so I know that it is definitely a deviation from Dan's usual acting roles. I was redaing about this in The Times, and they were explaining quite enthusiastically the requirements for the more, ahem, adult part of his role! Should be, er, interesting!
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 5:14 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Heh, in London. No surprise there. Well, I would have liked to see it - Dan in the lead, and no do overs if you mess up? That should be great.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 6:01 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1004
Draco~Angel says:
That wonderful for Dan. Congrats.
However, in America, the news are saying that dan is going to be naked or show some skin. Can someone explain it to me? I am hearing it right?
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 6:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1771
Patronus** says:
I wish both of them luck, i'm sure they will both be great! If i ever get a chance to get tickets and go see it, i definately will!!
Congratulations on getting the roles and it must be a great opportunity to play a different role for Dan!
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 7:12 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
Whoa! What a great challenge for Dan! It's cool that he keeps accepting roles that will add to his acting skills. I read this play in college and it is pretty heavy. I think it'll help Dan with the darker HP films he has ahead of him.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 9:05 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
Axel_of_Light says:
I wish the best for both of them. I wonder if I can see the play in youtube or something...
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 9:48 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
cckeimig says:
Eleanor: I'm not that surprised, considering that they weren't sure how the actors would work out, but now that the kids *have* stuck with the project for five films, it'd be weird to change actors. Dumbledore was one thing (and unavoidable, of course), but the main kids would be entirely different.
Posted Jul 30, 2006 at 11:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1335
diggorys_girl says:
Thats so cool! Its so good that we often get to hear about all the stuff Dan does :)!
Em xx
Posted Jul 31, 2006 at 6:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 935
fizzingwhizbees says:
no offense but daniel isnt the best actor i wonder if that is becuase movie actiing is different from play acting.S
Posted Jul 31, 2006 at 1:17 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
I don't get the "huge departure for me as an actor" statement but does that mean that itwill be his last acting job or something? I might just be messing it up but oh well. I bet he and Mr. Griffiths will do the play magnificently.
Posted Jul 31, 2006 at 1:23 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Gotta say its weird to see HP stars in other movies especially acting differently with co-stars from the HP movies.
Posted Jul 31, 2006 at 3:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
leeanne<3ron says:
Draco~Angel i'm not sure because when i was shopping in asda the news came on and it said the same sort of thing...Hmm we'll have to wait for more info about it to confirm it !
Leeanne xox
Posted Jul 31, 2006 at 3:14 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
cckeimig: I totally agreei with you, but even so, they should have wrritin it in form the second movie, once they had saw how popular the Harry Potter movies were.
Posted Jul 31, 2006 at 3:50 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2349
PHOENIX5625 says:
That will be cool to and see Dan live. As long as this does not affect the making of the rest of the HP movies.
Posted Jul 31, 2006 at 3:53 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Ooh that's cool! Dan doing theatre. I've never heard of Eqqus, but it seems as though Dan is quite knowledgeable in this area. ;) It'd be nice to go and see him in a different role.
Posted Jul 31, 2006 at 7:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 766
Harrette_Pottricks808 says:
I just hope his new role doesnt outrage anyone, I really want him to continue doing the Harry Potter movies. I just could see this going bad in so many ways, then Warner Bros. telling him he cant play Harry anymore becuase of outraged parents. They say this is an X-rated play, about animal torture and bestiality (fetish with horses). I think he should chose a role like this after doing the 7th movie, so there wouldnt be any controversy about it. Anywho, I hope he does well and doesnt stop being Harry in the movies.
Posted Jul 31, 2006 at 8:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Lirael says:
Glory Be!!! Will he be 18 by then? Oh, what I would give to see Dan in his birthday suit... OH.. I mean, to see him perform on stage... yes, yes, THAT'S what I meant! Really though, this will be great as a learning experience. I've always loved Dan, but he does need to work on his "angst" face. I think his life's been good, and he doesn't have too many negative experiences to draw on. Go Dan!!
Posted Jul 31, 2006 at 11:51 PM EST
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