Lily's theatre dash to see her little brother Alfie bare all

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The Smile singer frantically tugged at the doors of the Chichester Festival Theatre 10 minutes after curtain-up on the opening night of Equus, starring her younger brother Alfie in the lead.

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Connection: Alfie and Laura O'Toole's chemistry was clearly apparent as they appeared on stage together for the first time

And if his sister's tardiness last night wasn't bad enough for the promising young actor, having to then strip naked in front of her probably was.

Alfie, 21, wowed the audience at the West Sussex theatre on the first night of Peter Shaffer's play, at the start of a four-month nationwide tour.

He takes over from Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe as Alan Strang, a disturbed 17-year-old with an unhealthy passion for horses.

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Better late than never: Lily Allen, here entering the theatre, arrived ten minutes after the play started

And like his predecessor, Alfie had to strip naked in front of the audience, which also included actor father Keith.

After the show Lily, 22, said she was "really proud" of Alfie. "It was so exciting to see my little brother on the stage."

But when asked how she felt about seeing him in his birthday suit, she blushed and would not reply.

He left the stage to a standing ovation from the audience, which was clearly impressed by his performance.

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Locking lips: The co-stars' clinch drew gasps from the audience as they heated up the stage to loud applause

Connection: Alfie and Laura O'Toole's chemistry was clearly apparent as they appeared on stage together for the first time

Another member of the audience, an elderly lady, said she thought Alfie was "very impressive" - but it wasn't clear if she meant his acting.

Allen plays the leading part as the troubled, horse-obsessed character at the centre of Peter Shaffer's play, co-starring alongside Laura O' Toole, Radcliffe's ex-girlfriend.

In those lyrics, Ms Allen suggests her younger brother should get out of bed, "cos it's nearly half past three".

Meanwhile, Radcliffe will be playing the same role on Broadway with his Equus and Harry Potter co-star Richard Griffiths.

Horse play: The star is carried on the back of a human horse in one scene from the play, in which he depicts disturbed teenager Alan Strang

Raunchy: Alfie co-starred alongside Laura O'Toole (pictured), who is Daniel Radcliffe's ex girlfriend