I saw Equus last week, and trust me, you don't see Harry Potter onstage, you see Alan Strang - exactly how it should have been.

It wasn't the most amazing performance Danny-Boy could have given, but he will shrug off Potter, no trouble.

All in all, I would recomend to anyone willing to suspend this image of a boy wizard and take teh play on face value.

Adam, Sussex,

I am really a great fan of Harry Potter but there is a hole in the liking since I heard the news of him being nude although I did not watch the show [thank god] . I really hope that he does not do such a thing in future or I may start hating him . And I also want to say that his hairstyle is not good in HP movie 5. Its the best in movie3 and 4.

zehra, riyadh, saudi arabia

I agree with Steve and the others, the whole business is ridiculous. Daniel's acting would have to be very advanced to play this part but all anyone can talk about is the one character he's famous for. In all the reviews and news I've read, I've heard Harry Potter's name mentioned more than Strang's and Harry isn't even in the play. So Daniel's playing a character different to the one he's been playing the past few years . . big deal. Also he isn't the first actor to get naked on stage. I've seen Equus (different actors - a year ago) and the play should be enjoyed for the content not the nudity. It's not porn.

Alice, Wellington, New Zealand

We were also in the audience on Friday night, and the understudy's performance was a disgrace. Prompted twice, once at the start of each act, he took refuge in his written copy of the script - and then delivered several key speeches so poorly it seemed as if he didn't even understand what he was reading. Quite shameful.

But... and it's a big but... the play itself was a triumph overall. I'm not much of a Harry Potter fan, so wasn't hyped about Daniel Radcliffe in the way other audience members seemed to be. But for a 17-year old to carry such a tricky, powerful play when the other main actor is inept is a truly remarkable achievement. Radcliffe was remarkable; the staging is stunning; the whole evening made a huge impact.

Jon, North-East England,

I went on Friday when Richard Griffiths was unable to preform and wish I could go back to see him preform. I loved the play though even though the understudy had to read the script. I dont think that ruined the play at all.

I loved my seat, I was so close to the stage that I could see the viens in his arms!

If I could I would buy another ticket and watch it all again. Great job guys!

Hannah Davis, London, England

I can only echo the thoughts of Christine and Michael. For the part of a key character in the play to be read verbatim from a script is inexcusable. What little credit there was for the performance goes to the other actors who clearly did what they could to salvage a ridiculously amateurish performance - Such a lack of professionalism and competence is certainly not what one would expect when paying out in excess of £50 a ticket. - most disappointing.

Melissa, London,

I similarly attended on Saturday night and was most disappointed to find that Richard Griffiths had been replaced by an understudy. That said however I, like others, am prepared to accept that these things do occasionally happen and when they do, they are unavoidable. What one does not accept is that the said understudy would spend most of the performance reading from the script and even then manage to mess up his lines. What little credit there was for the performance goes to the other actors who clearly did what they could to salvage a ridiculously amateurish performance - Such a lack of professionalism and competence spoiled the show and is certainly not what one would expect when paying out in excess of £50 a ticket- most disappointing.

Melissa, London,

Joanna Christie was also naked for a few minutes which was nice.

Sarah, Leicester,

I agree totally with Christine LLoyd form Nottingham. I also went on Friday. I can accept that Richard Griffiths was ill. These things happen. But I am left with a deep sense of disappointed having also paid £50 plus expenses (total over £100) for what I anticipated would be a special experience. Reading the script was not acceptable, and it spoilt the performance.

michael, Suffolk, UK

Went on Friday 2nd March. Richard Griffiths ill. Got to grips with this disappointment and assumed the 'understudy' would be an actor up to the task and was disgusted when he read the entire part from the script. I had paid £50.00 for this. Although the rest of the cast were superb this performance was relegated to the ranks of amateur theatre. I would contest the use of the word 'understudy' . I had always thought this meant someone capable of taking on the role if required to do so. I think everyone who attended that evening should be given the opportunity to see the play again with either with Richard Griffiths in the role or someone who is able to give a comparable performance.

Christine Lloyd, Northampton, England

When a boy who used to symbolize everything that is 'still' good and moral left in the entertainment industry, allows himself to be dragged in the mud and enslaved by the old formulas like 'sex sells' you know the world has gone further down the drain. Long live immorality!

Jeannie, Taipei,

Love the play, I went to the second preview, I am not a fan of the Harry Potter kids, I love Richard as a peformer, he is just great, but after watching this play, I found Radcliffe a very good actor, and I may go and watch a few of those Harry Potter movies.

Theresa, Candem?London, England

I've seen the play & didn't go just to see Dan naked on stage. I actually read the play & enjoyed it. Dan & all the cast are briliant, just needed a little tightening of some scenes but have to say that it was just a brilliant play.

I hope the critics look past the fact that Dan is Harry Potter & give him credit for what he is doing on the stage. Granted if he has a bad night they should report, but please enough with the headlines that he's naked - there is so much to this play that seven minutes of seeing naked bodies on stage.

Josephine, London, UK