The History Boys facts for kids

The History Boys is a famous play written by Alan Bennett. It was first shown to the public on May 18, 2004, in London at the Royal National Theatre. Later, it also opened on Broadway in New York City on April 23, 2006, at the Broadhurst Theatre. The play became very popular and won many awards.

Plot of The History Boys

The story of The History Boys begins in the early 1980s. It takes place at a school called Cutlers' Grammar School in Sheffield, England. The play follows a group of smart teenage boys who are preparing for their entrance exams to get into famous universities like Oxford and Cambridge.

The boys are taught by different teachers, each with their own unique way of teaching. There's a history teacher who believes in learning for the joy of it, and another teacher who focuses only on getting the best exam results. The play explores how these teachers influence the boys and how the boys learn about history, life, and themselves. It's about growing up, education, and finding your own path.

Images for kids

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  The Headmaster, in a 2014 production by OVO theatre company, St Albans, UK

See also

In Spanish: The History Boys para niños