Previously we told you a number of actors from the Harry Potter films were winners at the annual Theatregoers’ Choice Awards. Those awards were formally presented tonight in London, with actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) in attendance. Dan was a winner for his performance in “Equus,” with Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) and Fiona Shaw (Aunt Petunia) also winners for their work on the British stage. For a full list of winners, please click here. At the event tonight, Dan said “I’m truly delighted and thank everyone so much for voting for me. Equus is a tremendous and thought-provoking play and I’m so proud and honoured to have been a part of this incredible production.” You can see early photos of Dan at this event here in our galleries, also here via Getty Images.
And, um, to change the subject to a different awards ceremony… The New York Times article on tonight’s red-carpet fashion at the Oscars included an unexpected reference to Dobby:
Personally I thought Tilda Swinton’s dress was interesting and futuristic. I love that she’s always daring and inventive in her choice of attire. And the person who wrote that article disliked Marion Cotillard’s gown, which I found absolutely stunning… Tastes differ.
Ponette, I agree: tastes differ. And there’s enough monotony on the red carpet that it’s refreshing when people do something unexpected. So, cheers to Tilda.
And regardless of what the reporter intended, being compared to Dobby is something to be proud of!
I know it’s off topic but I agree Ponette. Marion Cotillard’s gown was absolutely stunning and she was the belle of the ball. She deserved to win.
Tilda is not going to turn up in a normal strapless straight to the ground dress like all the other American actresses do (cough Emmy Rosum cough). Tilda is daring in her choices and should be celebrated for stepping outside the box.
awww, Dan looks kind of bashful in the photos. Would have been nice to see Maggie Smith there too.
Congrats to Fiona Shaw also. I read up on her as I’d never seen her stage work and she seems one incredible stage actress, described as one of the most ‘mesmerizing’ actresses of the stage.
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