Adapted by Alan Bennett from his celebrated play, this British drama about a boys’ boarding school in the early 80s draws on the sentimental tradition of Goodbye, Mr. Chips but also offers a sharp ...

Twenty years after it stormed the National Theatre and just over ten since it was named the nation’s favorite play, The History Boys is back, still as funny and thoughtful, angry and challenging as ...

James Corden's British comedy film The History Boys will air on UK TV this evening (December 13). Adapted by Alan Bennett from his play of the same name, the 2006 film follows a group of unruly but ...

Theatre Royal Bath will present a 20th-anniversary production of Alan Bennett’s acclaimed play The History Boys. Set against the backdrop of A-Level results day at Cutler’s Grammar School in 1980s ...

Why do we learn? Is it to get ahead in life, or is it simply to become a more well-rounded person? While we're at it, why do we see theater? Is it to be entertained, or do we want to be inspired and ...

2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Frances de la Tour 2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play Alan Bennett 2006 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Richard ...

What is the purpose of education? Is it to get a place at a hallowed university to ensure a high-paying job and successful future? Or to expand minds and acquire knowledge for knowledge's sake? With a ...