The History Boys is a play by British playwright Alan Bennett. The play premiered at the Royal National Theatre in London on 18 May 2004. Its Broadway debut was on 23 April 2006 at the Broadhurst Theatre where 185 performances were staged before it closed on 1 October 2006. The play won multiple awards, including the 2005 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play.
| Written by | Alan Bennett |
| Characters | Headmaster, Hector, Irwin, Mrs. Lintott, Akthar, Crowther, Dakin, Lockwood, Posner, Rudge |
| Date premiered | 18 May 2004 |
| Place premiered | Royal National Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | An unruly bunch of bright, funny boys in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | 1980s |
About The History Boys
British coming-of-age drama about students vying for entry to Oxford and Cambridge. The students are taught by two teachers with opposing viewpoints on education.
Achievement of The History Boys
The film is based on the Alan Bennett play of the same name. It won the 2005 Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play.
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Latest information about The History Boys updated on July 28 2021.
