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The History Boys

Description: A new play by Alan Bennett. At the National Theatre London.

Newest Review: ... a senior English teacher, Hector who taught General Studies quite differently – away from the traditional way of teaching. Being close to the boys, he always invites everyone to ride with his motorcycle for a lift in going home which the boys take it for fun. Aware of Hector’s teaching method, the Headmaster decided to hire a new teacher, Mr. Irwin to train these boys on how to pass ... more

... university entrance exams. Consequently, Irwin got some teaching loads from Hector and he inspired these boys to improve their answers and essays particularly on history. As the days passed Hector becomes unhappy but on the other hand, Irwin realised (through t...more

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The History Boys: *****A GLIMPSE OF LEARNING and TEACHING***** (2082 words)
by - written on 15/01/07 (Very useful, 744 readings)
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ALMOST FOUR MONTHS AGO I was lucky to watch Alan Bennett’s The History Boys – The Play during its one-week performance at the Opera House in Belfast. I knew it a month before the showing from the 44th Belfast Filmfest ads but I did not really bother to book or buy the ticket in advance thinking that this stage production will not get much attention from the theatre goers. I thought that way because I don’t have any idea about it except that I read a little publicity from the Filmfest brochure which did not really talk about Bennett’s credibility as an English playwriter. Two hours before the show, I phoned the ticket office inquiring for that day’s performance ... Read the complete review