The History Boys

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Event The History Boys
Venue St James Theatre (1930-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand International Arts Festival 2006
First Date 24 February 2006
Opening Date 24 February 2006
Last Date 28 February 2006
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description From sell-out seasons at The National Theatre in London comes Alan Bennett's new play The History Boys, winner of three prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Play, Best Director, and Best Actor. Directed by Nicholas Hytner (who directed the film The Crucible) and starring Richard Griffiths (Pie in the Sky, Harry Potter) as Hector, a maverick and much-loved English teacher, The History Boys follows a group of bright but unruly sixth-form boys in the pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university. Under the shadow of a headmaster obsessed with league tables and results. Hector attempts
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Richard Sisson Composer
Bob Crowley Designer
Nicholas Hytner Director
Mark Henderson Lighting Designer
Alan Bennett Playwright
Colin Pink Sound Designer
Ben Taylor Video Director
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme 2006 New Zealand International Arts Festival programme
Event Identifier 156071
Dataset AusStage