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Daniel Radcliffe star of Harry Potter makes stage debut in Equus

Wednesday, 28 February 2007

Daniel Radcliffe star of Harry Potter makes stage debut in Equus

Actor Daniel Radcliffe, who came to fame starring in the Harry Potter films, was given a standing ovation for his debut stage performance in Equus at the Gielgud Theatre in London’s West End.

Daniel Radcliffe, 17, plays the role of stable-boy Alan Strang, who has a relationship with his horses, and actor Christian Slater, rock singer Bob Geldof and presenter Graham Norton were among the celebrities in the audience.

Christian Slater was very impressed and said: "The work that Daniel did on stage was incredible, extraordinary. I take my hat off to him completely."

The play Equus and Daniel Radcliffe’s performance in it, have also had good reviews in the press, however, a nude scene with co-star Joanna Christie has perhaps predictably dominated headlines.

Comedian and TV presenter Graham Norton, who is known for being open about his own gay sexuality, joked: "Why do people keep asking about him being naked? I'm a gay man and I'm not mentioning it. It's a play - get over it, ladies."

Warner Bros, the studio that made the Harry Potter films, made a statement saying it supported Daniel Radcliffe in his acting career on stage as well as screen.

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