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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: 566
lupinsgal24 says:
I wish him luck. It will be a hot ticket, that's for sure!
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:00 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 317
christianaeg says:
oh... well thank you HPANA for not posting... well imappropate info about the role like some other HP sites did... Anyway, good luck dan!
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
I'm happy for Dan, he's doing somthing fun and I wish him all the best in the play.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
A new movie! I can't wait to see Dan into another role than to play Harry Potter (he played a little when we wasn't 11 years old yet but I can't compare that role with what he's playing today).
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 651
Therin Ennui says:
"This is obviously a huge departure for me as an actor" my eye. Everything will be for the rest of your life. I don't think I'd like to be known as Harry Potter for my entire life... you could have one of those horrible "my career peaked at ten years old" Macauley Culkin lives.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 634
Tammyant says:
It would be so great to see Dan perform live. It's really brave of him to even attempt it. I'd be afraid that HP fans would be rushing the stage!
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:13 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 346
Order_Member_#1 says:
Good for Dan ,at least he'll play something else that HP.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:16 PM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
Points: 4604
Firestrike212 says:
Thats cool. I hope Dan and Richard do well...im sure they will.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Roswelladdict says:
Well, while I personally don't care for Equus there are many who do. I hope Daniel is happy in this role.
I find it disturbing on so many levels that Harry's Uncle Vernon will be "shrinking" him. hehe
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
Wow, that sounds really cool! Congrats to him for getting the part, i wish i could go see it!
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 844
~Silver Potion~ says:
That's great for Dan! It's hard to imagine the same person playing Vernon Dursley as an award-winning broadway actor! He is obviously quite a talent!
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:28 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Oh itsn't dan a little cutie now....
he looks so much better
peace
love
happiness
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:30 PM EST
Points: 1
dangermouse says:
Best of luck to Dan for this new project.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 792
blossom says:
Congratulations both of you.
I should be a fantastic adventure, away from Harry Potter.
Is it just me, or does Dans hair look better longer.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:33 PM EST
Points: 662
Tina2005 says:
Yes YES YES!!!
I cannot believe he is going to do it, and I cannot believe I won't be able to see it NO NO!! WHY!!!
He is the best young actor that is why the directors want to work with him...he is not only gorgeous but also talented.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:44 PM EST
Points: 200
veggichic0804 says:
I hope I get to see it, it should be interesting to see how he is in a different role other than Harry Potter.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
OH wow, i wish i could go!! but i wont be in london at that time! well i hope we get a video or at the least some reviews and pictures! and congrats to dan for doing another acting job. playing harry potter has definately made him a huge star in the acting world.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:51 PM EST
Points: 10161
GodricGryffindor says:
Daniel Radcliffe seems to be doing alot of new things when it comes to acting latley...that's good for him, hopefully he won't be typecasted as Harry Potter for the rest of his life.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:56 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1147
fire_cookie says:
Oooo thats cool, I wish I could be there to see it. Dan and Rupert have been getting a lot more non Harry Potter roles recently. Which is good I guess, maybe in OOTP they'll be even better actors (as though thats possible hehe).
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 10:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Wow, this is going to be so weird seeing Daniel Radcliffe in something other than Harry potter, LIVE mind you! I wish I could see it, but I don't live in the UK, even though I am begging my parents to let me move there...
Anyways, I wish Dan the best of luck, and I guarantee he's going to get a huge young audience, because he is Daniel Radcliffe!! he's really brave to do something live like this, good luck Dan!
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 11:12 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3088
BlackKatL says:
Wow!!! I'm really Happy for him!! More non-potter roles!!! Dan is Incredible!!!
The past actors are really good ones (Anthony Hopkins!!!!) but I'm sure Dan and the rest will do Splendedly!!!
I hope we get to see the play..... In the US.....
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 11:16 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 354
Ron&Hermione-forever says:
I've never heard of that play. I hope they have fun. Dan has yet another lead role. Go Dan!
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 11:27 PM EST
Points: 360
ladybug says:
Why would he want to be part of such a strange play? I'm not sure if you knew but this play is about a young teenager whose sexually attracted to horses...strange...
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 11:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Man, Dan's been really busy lately, hasn't he??? What with filming for OotP, Extras, and now this. After reading the plot summary for Equus, that sounds like a huge role to take on (such a horrible thing to do to poor horses!!!). I wish Dan the best of luck, and hopefully he can live up to the requirements (although I'm sure he'll do just fine!!!).
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 11:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
Hey thats an great news , I wish I could be there.
Posted Jul 27, 2006 at 11:39 PM EST
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
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