The History Boys

One of the great plays of the decade, The History Boys is set in a school in the North of England where a boisterous bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys are attempting to gain entrance to Oxford and Cambridge whilst fending off the distractions of sport and sex. In Alan Bennett's much-loved play, staff room battles and the anarchy of adolescence provide a rich vein of comedy.

The History Boys opened in May 2004 at the National Theatre to rave reviews and a sell-out run and went on to become one of their major awards including both Olivier and Tony Awards for best New Play. In 2005, a film was made with the entire original cast, many of whom have become household names. This will be the first major revival of the play since the original National Theatre production.

Alan Bennett is one of the most distinctive voices in British theatre. Wry and tender, his impeccably-observed plays include 'Talking Heads', 'Single Spies', 'Forty Years On', 'Habeas Corpus', 'The Madness of George III', and 'The Lady in the Van'.