The History Boys Tickets

The History Boys London Tickets

Alan Bennett’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning play The History Boys returns to the West End for the first time in 20 years. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the landmark National Theatre production arrives at Theatre Royal Haymarket for a strictly limited 16-week run from April 2027. Sign up to our newsletter to be among the first to get The History Boys tickets when they go on sale.

What Is The History Boys About?

Set in 1980s Sheffield, The History Boys follows eight schoolboys at an all-boys grammar school as they navigate adolescence, sexuality and school politics. As they prepare for their university entrance exams, their teachers clash over the purpose of education, with contrasting approaches to learning, ambition and what it means to understand the past.

Alan Bennett’s celebrated play explores class, institutional culture and the nature of history itself. Returning to the West End after two decades, this acclaimed production invites a new generation of theatre-goers to discover one of the defining plays of the 21st century.

Why Watch The History Boys?

• Experience Alan Bennett’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning play,
• See Nicholas Hytner return to direct the landmark National Theatre production, with Olivier Award-winning designer Bob Crowley also reprising his role.
• Discover a thought-provoking story about education, ambition and adolescence that remains as relevant as ever.

The History Boys Cast

Casting to be announced in January 2027.

The History Boys Creatives

• Writer – Alan Bennett
• Director – Nicholas Hytner
• Designer – Bob Crowley

The History Boys FAQs

Where Will The History Boys Be Playing in London?

The History Boys will be playing at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London’s West End.

How Long Will The History Boys Be Playing For?

The History Boys will run for a strictly limited 16 weeks, from 10 April to 24 July 2027.

Who Was in the Original Cast of The History Boys?

The original 2004 National Theatre cast included Richard Griffiths as Hector, Frances de la Tour as Mrs Lintott, Stephen Campbell Moore as Irwin and Clive Merrison as the Headmaster. The schoolboys included James Corden, Dominic Cooper, Russell Tovey, Samuel Barnett, Sacha Dhawan, Jamie Parker, Andrew Knott and Samuel Anderson.

Who Wrote The History Boys?

The History Boys was written by Alan Bennett, the acclaimed British playwright and author.

Who Will Be Directing The History Boys?

Nicholas Hytner will direct the 2027 West End production, returning to the landmark National Theatre production he originally directed.

When Will The History Boys Tickets Go on Sale?

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