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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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Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Wow! That sounds so awesome! I'm glad that Dan is trying different roles besides Harry Potter. Too bad I can't watch it, hopefully there will be some good reviews when it comes out.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 11:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 642
Fairy Foozle says:
Good for him! I wish I lived in England so I could see it... I might be visiting next summer though... That would be soooo cool to see Dan on stage! (I always tend to prefer the stage to movies, the acting is usually more real)
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 11:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
That sound like it will be good I will have tp watch it whhen it comes out.
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 12:14 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 701
cmenges says:
This is so great. I now wish I was in Londen so I could go see that play. I am a great fan of all the actors mentioned who played both Alan and Martin.
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 12:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
Wait what is this a play?
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 12:30 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
Wow, i am clueless has to how daniel is gonna fir in filming, school, and this play. or is filiming gonnna be finished by January?!
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 12:33 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
I just wish they'd keep filming, not pausing so other sillyness can happen! Really, they are growing too fast to put it off and all that.
Still good for him.
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 12:38 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 422
Dannylover says:
Oh my...it's this play.
I remember reading about this before, and now it's really gonna happen. Wow.
!!
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 1:35 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2656
Grintster says:
I will not see because its definitely not coming to my country hahaha!
Besides, I'm not much into stage plays :p
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 1:38 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1150
Witch_one_counts? says:
Um, I actually heard something about a nude scene... *Rolls eyes* well, at least HPANA kept it sweet and simple by not mentioning it, although I wish I could have that rumor confirmed or denied. Too bad I can't see the play either, but that's what I get for living in America on the West coast. Oh well. I'm glad for Dan. Hope he enjoys it. Have an awesome day everyone :)
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 1:40 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2231
Harry's Detour says:
I hope Dan excels in this new role. I know he started in theatre, but it will probably still be thrilling to be in front of a live audience. I wish him the best!
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 2:28 AM EST
Squib
Points: 190
Midnight Mage says:
At least he's doing work besides Harry Potter. Don't want him to be typecasted. Hopefully he'll have a career after Harry Potter.
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 2:30 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
hoggywartswitchwannabe says:
That is great to hear. I wish Dan good luck. I am so happy for him. I hope he does a great job in his new role. i can't wait to see the play.
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 2:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
That is so cool that Dan still does plays and such even if he is a big time actor!!! <333
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 2:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 531
ronNhermione4evr says:
Thats really great I am glad for him and he looks so cute!
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 2:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
Whoa. Dan must be getting really desperate not to be typecast as Harry Potter for the rest of his life. I think this is a wrong career move but I might be proved wrong. We'll see.
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 3:13 AM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
I would imagine that live theatre would be a great deal more challenging than making a movie. Gotta get it right the first time. Good luck Daniel and congratulations on landing the role.
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 4:37 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1307
Catfish on the table says:
I'd like to see that - its going to be around my 16th birthday, and I'm wondering if I'd be able to go up to London and see somethign to celebrate. Not sure how much my parents would like 'Dan naked on a horse' though...
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 5:30 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 486
Sirius151 says:
What an amazing experience for him! Sounds like an odd plot for a play though!
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 6:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 869
kat_snowyowl says:
You know, the thing with the horse... just doesn't sit with me. He's still only 17 and he won't be 18 until after this is finished. I would've thought there's some kind of law that would prevent him from participating.
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 6:38 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1824
Veela_gurl says:
That's cool that he is branching out into new avenues of acting. I think every young actor should have a stage experience. I wonder is that Moreover article is true. Will Dan have nude scenes?
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 6:43 AM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
At least he's playing a charachter other Than Harry Potter.
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 6:49 AM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
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Patronus_Potter says:
Cool news!
It's good to see Dan getting vastly different roles and not being typecast...
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 6:57 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
Emily Rocks says:
Its so awesome!!! cool!!!Dan is playing another role, I hope i see the movie after it gets released...anyways Dan all the best.
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 7:03 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1012
Enchanting Fairy says:
That sounds cool, maybe i will go and see it at west end. Well its good for Dan to be playing a different role, and i hope it all goes well.
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 7:17 AM EST
Witch
Points: 766
Harrette_Pottricks808 says:
Wow, I just herd this on the radio. I didnt believe it, I mean I wish him the best and everything. But this play seems to be a really big change for him, some of you should look it up and see what it says about the play. I wouldnt of believed it, until I saw this. If it gets to controversial, I hope it doesnt ruin his career.
http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/79162004.htm
Posted Jul 28, 2006 at 7:20 AM EST
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