Alan Bennett’s brilliantly witty, perceptive tale of an unruly handful of senior schoolboys, preparing for coveted places at either Oxford or Cambridge under the tutelage of their somewhat “old-school” history teacher. An unusual approach to their studies is questioned when a new, young, history teacher joins the staff with strong views of his own. The History Boys is a compelling exploration of both the anarchy of adolescence and the very purpose of education itself, but it’s also a wonderful feel-good evening, shot through with Alan Bennett’s masterful wit and abundant humanity – quite simply a must-see.
Awards and Nominations
2006 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Frances de la Tour won.
Outstanding Actor in a Play: Richard Griffiths won.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Samuel Barnett won.
2006 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Richard Griffiths won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play: Frances de la Tour won.
2006 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Samuel Barnett was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Richard Griffiths won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Frances de la Tour won.
Production Team