The History Boys by Alan Bennett

We're revving up our motorcycles (though perhaps that's not the most appropriate form of transport given what happens in this play), and gearing up to talk about The History Boys by Alan Bennett. Voted Britains Favourite Play of all time (it beat Macbeth, Meg is furious), we're ready to dive into what makes a character an anti-hero, how many boys are too many boys -and just how do women fare in The History Boys?
NB This episode does discuss sensitive topics including the groping of older school aged boys.

Co Hosted by Lexie Ward and Meg Robinson.
Music By Connor Barton (Sethera Sound Design)

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EPISODE BIO

The French Brothel Scene from the Broadway Production
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt11PZb0kec

Full Alan Bennett Bio
https://literature.britishcouncil.org/writer/alan-bennett

The History Boys Film Trailer
www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+history+boys+trailer

English Touring Theatre Britain’s Favourite Play Poll
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2013/dec/11/the-history-boys-britain-favourite-play-poll

British Theatre Guide Review
https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/historyboys-rev

New York Times Review
https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/24/theater/reviews/rivals-for-young-hearts-and-minds-in-alan-bennetts-history.html

The Guardian Review
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2004/may/19/theatre1