Alan Bennett’s award-winning play The History Boys follows seven very bright but not particularly privileged grammar school boys through their preparation for the entrance exams and interviews to study History at Oxbridge.
A coming-of-age story examining the nature of education, sexuality, literature and history, bringing together a cast of diverse students from Queens University.
Suitable ages 12+
Performance Dates, Tickets and Information
10 MAR 2010~ Tickets
5.00/3.50 (conc)
Duration 2 hours 15 minutes with interval
*Concession tickets are available, with valid identification, to Students, Senior Citizens, Equity Members and the Unwaged.
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THE HISTORY BOYS
Written by Alan Bennett
Directed by Adam Turns and Dot Kelly
Lighting design by John Beecher
Cast
Hector – MIKE HOOLEY
Irwin – TOM BALFOUR
Mrs Lintott – ROSIE BARRY
Headmaster – NIALL O’DONNELL
Dakin – DAYEL SMITH
Scripps – THOMAS FINNEGAN
Posner – GRAHAM BOYD
Rudge – CHRIS McCURRY
Timms – GARY CROSSAN
Lockwood – HARRY THRUSH
Crowther – JOHN CARROLL
Fiona – CLAIRE McCARTNEY