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The History Boys 2005

by Alan Bennett

West End Transfer of The History Boys to 26 April 2008

Olivier, Evening Standard, Critics’ Circle, South Bank Show, New York Drama Critics' Circle and Tony Awards for Best New Play

‘A play of depth as well as dazzle, intensely moving as well as thought-provoking and funny.’
Daily Telegraph

'It is surely the richest play Bennett has ever written. Wonderfully it blends wit and wisdom, with knockabout humour and pain'
Financial Times

Following a sell-out UK tour in 2005, an international tour, and a Broadway run, Alan Bennett’s smash-hit play began a new UK tour on 31 August 2006.

The History Boys 2005 finished on: 1 February 2006

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