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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.
- Alan Bennett, Nicholas Hytner
- 2004
The History Boys is a 2006 British comedy-drama film adapted by Alan Bennett from his play of the same name, which won the 2005 Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play. It was directed by Nicholas Hytner , who directed the original production at the Royal National Theatre in London, and features the original cast ...
Dec 22, 2006 · The History Boys: Directed by Nicholas Hytner. With Samuel Anderson, James Corden, Stephen Campbell Moore, Richard Griffiths. An unruly class of gifted and charming teenage boys are taught by two eccentric and innovative teachers, as their headmaster pushes for them all to get accepted into Oxford or Cambridge.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Nicholas Hytner
- 2006-12-22
The History Boys (2006) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Nov 21, 2006 · Rated: C-Apr 15, 2009 Full Review Betsy Bozdech Hollywood.com The History Boys is much less about lighting and composition than it is about Bennett's sharp, insightful script. Rated: 4/5 Nov 20 ...
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- Nicholas Hytner
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- Richard Griffiths
The History Boys Summary. The History Boys follows two teachers and a group of students at an all boys grammar school in England in the 1980s. The boys are all trying to get into Oxford and Cambridge. At the beginning of the play, we see Hector, a beloved teacher in his 50s, leading his General Studies class. He congratulates the boys on their ...
Alas, when the Headmaster learns that the caring, paternal Mr. Hector once innocently touched a boy's privates, he insists on a "graceful" early retirement, a personal drama with surprising twists in the end. Meanwhile, the irresistible class flirt, Dakin (Dominic Cooper), skilfully tests all borders including his and Irwin's sexual orientation ...
