By Alan Bennett
Category:  Comedy & Drama  Festival at the Theatres

Starts: Monday, June 07, 2010
Ends: Saturday, June 12, 2010

 

Theatre Royal Bath Productions present the West Yorkshire Playhouse production of
The History Boys
By Alan Bennett

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, staffroom 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 its biggest ever hits, winning no less than 30 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 subsequently become household names. This will be the first major revival of the play since the original National Theatre production.

‘Blissfully funny… in short, a superb, life-enhancing play.’ The Guardian

 

Time: Eves 7.45pm; Thurs and Sat matinees 2.45pm
Price Details: Seats from £12.50

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