# Onstage Censorship Daniel Radcliffe's Wand Remains Unseen in Equus By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-09-08 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-radcliffe-equus References: [truemors.nowpublic](http://truemors.nowpublic.com/?p=32519) & [showbizspy](http://www.showbizspy.com/article/Theatre-Barrier-Built-To-Protect-Naked-Radcliffe-From-Broadway-Fans/155188) Zealous fans eager to get a peek at Daniel Radcliffe’s pecker from their front-row seats when *Equus* hits Broadway later this month will be sorely disappointed; Broadhurst Theater designer John Napier engineered a solution to protect Harry Potter’s, um, wand from view. In the infamous *Equus*, Daniel Radcliffe strips nude for a full frontal. After concern that stage-level seats would pose a distraction for Radcliffe--he *is* Harry Potter, after all--theater bosses raised the stage-level seats by two meters, thereby creating a makeshift natural barrier. The gallery features some of the promo shots from Equus. No full frontal here, although Daniel Radcliffe is shirtless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Onstage Censorship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies or designs that protect performers' privacy during live performances. - **Protective Stage Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design stage-level seating arrangements that create a natural barrier without compromising the viewing experience. - **Privacy Concerns in Theater:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create solutions that address privacy concerns raised by performers, while still providing an engaging and immersive theater experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Live Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new technologies, designs, and policies that enhance privacy and maximize the audience's experience during live performances. - **Theater Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate and improve theater architecture and seating arrangements to accommodate privacy concerns without sacrificing the artistic integrity of performances. - **Performance Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies that balance the need for performer privacy and audience engagement, creating a new standard for live performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cultural Exhibition Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhibit-columbus.md) - [Archaeological Protection Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-playhouse.md) - [Wizard-Inspired Coin Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-royal-mint.md) - [Next-Gen Wizard Broomstick Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimbus-2022-concept.md) - [Whimsical Magic-Themed Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ministry-of-magic.md) - [Immersive Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md) - [Fantastical-Inspired Body Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-body-wash.md)