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Standing ovation for Harry Potter star

'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe has received a standing ovation for his West End debut in a production of Peter Saffer's 'Equus'.
1 of 1 Radcliffe - Standing ovation on opening night
Radcliffe - Standing ovation on opening night

A host of celebrity guests attended the opening night of the play, in which the 17-year-old actor plays troubled stablehand Alan Strang.

Speaking after the show, Hollywood actor Christian Slater said: "The work that Daniel did on stage was incredible, extraordinary. I take my hat off to him completely."

"He became Alan Strang. I never thought for one second I was looking at Daniel Radcliffe - I was watching Alan Strang," he said.

"I'm remarkably impressed. I think he was brave, adventurous and courageous, he's a phenomenon and I would certainly love to work with him."

Speaking about the play, Radcliffe told BBC: "I don't want people to think I am doing it to separate myself from 'Harry Potter'. I am doing it because it's a great play in itself."

In an interview after the play, he also made reference to how his nude scene had been such a big talking point.

"I sort of expected it really. If I went into it thinking nobody was going to talk about it, I would have been very stupid," he said.

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