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The History Boys Tickets

National Theatre of Great Britain, London, Great Britain
The History Boys
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Available Dates: 10 Apr - 24 Jul, 2027 (88 events)
Important Info
Type: Play
City: London, Great Britain

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

Cast
Performers
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Creators
Writer: Alan Bennett
Director: Nicholas Hytner
History

The History Boys is an award-winning comedy-drama by Alan Bennett about eight ambitious schoolboys preparing for Oxford and Cambridge. Set in 1980s England, the play explores friendship, ambition, sexuality, and the true meaning of education through sharp humour and unforgettable characters.

Synopsis

In 1980s Sheffield, eight bright and mischievous schoolboys are preparing for the entrance examinations to Oxford and Cambridge. Their ambitious headmaster is determined to see them succeed and hires a young teacher, Irwin, to improve their examination techniques.

However, Irwin's pragmatic approach clashes with the unconventional philosophy of Hector, a beloved English teacher who values literature, poetry, and intellectual curiosity above academic results. Meanwhile, their history teacher, Mrs Lintott, offers a more practical perspective on education and the world.

Caught between competing ideas of success, the boys struggle with their studies, friendships, emerging identities, and uncertain futures. As personal relationships become increasingly complicated and uncomfortable truths emerge, both students and teachers must confront difficult questions about morality, ambition, and responsibility.

Blending comedy with poignant drama, The History Boys reveals that life's most important lessons often extend far beyond the classroom.

Venue Info

National Theatre of Great Britain - London
Location   Upper Ground

The Royal National Theatre in London, commonly known as the National Theatre (NT), is one of the United Kingdom's three most prominent publicly funded performing arts venues, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Opera House. Internationally, it is known as the National Theatre of Great Britain. The National Theatre building houses three separate theatres.

From its foundation in 1963 until 1976, the company was based at The Old Vic theatre in Waterloo. The current building is located next to the Thames in the South Bank area of central London. In addition to performances at the National Theatre building, the National Theatre tours productions at theatres across the United Kingdom.

Permission to add the "Royal" prefix to the name of the theatre was given in 1988, but the full title is rarely used. The theatre presents a varied programme, including Shakespeare, other international classic drama, and new plays by contemporary playwrights. Each auditorium in the theatre can run up to three shows in repertoire, thus further widening the number of plays which can be put on during any one season.

In June 2009, the theatre began National Theatre Live (NT Live), a programme of simulcasts of live productions to cinemas, first in the United Kingdom and then internationally. The programme began with a production of Phèdre, starring Helen Mirren, which was screened live in 70 cinemas across the UK. NT Live productions have since been broadcast to over 2,500 venues in 60 countries around the world.

Important Info
Type: Play
City: London, Great Britain

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

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