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The History Boys
Alan Bennett
Main CharactersHector: An eccentric, aging teacher who values knowledge for its own sake and forms deep, sometimes inappropriate, emotional bonds with his students through poetry and song. Irwin: A young, pragmatic substitute teacher hired to polish the boys' exam technique by teaching them to treat history as a series of clever, contrarian performances. Dakin: The most handsome and self-assured student, whose burgeoning sexuality and intellectual agility make him the object of fascination for both his peers and his teachers.
First Performance: 2004, at Lyttelton Theatre (National Theatre), London
A phenomenal success that swept the Olivier and Tony Awards, becoming one of the most beloved British plays of the 21st century.
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