Theatre Royal Bath Productions present the West Yorkshire Playhouse production of
The History Boys
by Alan Bennett
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 became one of their biggest ever
hits, winning no less than 30 major
awards including both Oliver 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. Alan
Bennett is one of the most distinctive
voices in British theatre. Director
Christopher Luscombe achieved great
success in the West End with his
production of Alan Bennett’s Enjoy.
From 12th April To 17th April
Times Eves 8pm; Wed & Sat Mats 2.30pm
Prices 1st Night & Mats £20.50 £18.50 Tues-Thurs Eves £22.50 £20.50 £18.50 £16.50 Fri & Sat Eves £24.50 £22.50 £20.50 £18.50
Concessions (£1 concessions over 60s/ unwaged) Under 26s £8
Venue Festival Theatre
Genre Drama
This is quite simply a brilliant production - I cannot recall laughing so much for ages!
The genius of Alan Bennett's writing was clear to see with each character being excellently portrayed by a wonderfully talented cast.
Thank you for a fantastic nights' entertainment. 
Commanding performances by an excellent cast – you could hear a pin drop –were a feature of this new touring production by Theatre Royal, Bath/ West Yorkshire Playhouse.
This is the second production of this play I have seen, apart from seeing the film twice, in the six years since the National Theatre first presented the play in 2004 and good though the film was this production i...... more
- The Guardian