Age Suitability: Suggested for Ages 12+. This production contains strong language and adult themes.
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Synopsis
“History, it’s just one f***ing thing after another.”
The history-making global hit returns!
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning hit play The History Boys is back! Written by Alan Bennett and directed by Nicholas Hytner, the landmark National Theatre production returns after 20 years and is ready to make history all over again.
Loved by a generation, The History Boys tracks the course of eight schoolboys at an all-boys Grammar School in Sheffield, as they navigate sex, school politics and their teachers’ intellectual battle of wills.
“History, it’s just one f***ing thing after another.”
Subversive, poignant and deeply funny, The History Boys explores sexuality, adolescence and the nature of history, challenging the purpose of education whilst reflecting the changing face of 1980s England.
Don’t miss your chance to see one of the defining plays of the 21st Century.
Opening at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, 10 April for a strictly limited 16-week run.
Performances
GENERAL ONSALE FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 10AM
Limited season from 10th April to 24th July 2027
Monday 7pm
Tuesday 7pm
Wednesday 7pm
Thursday 2:30pm & 7:30pm*
Friday 7:30pm
Saturday 2:30pm & 7:30pm
First Thursday matinee 22nd April
First Saturday matinee 17th April
Press Night Monday 19th April 7pm
The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist at any performance.
TICKET DELIVERY – E-TICKETS only. Upon arrival to the theatre, please display tickets on your mobile or printed copy. Customers booking directly with us will receive a reminder email with e-tickets the day before your performance.
Ticket Prices
How to Book
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GENERAL ONSALE FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 10AM
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express
Box Office In Person – Theatre Royal Haymarket, Haymarket, London SW1Y 4HT
020 7930 8800
Monday to Saturday 10am to 7.30pm – check times HERE
Access Seats
Please see our Access For All page for information regarding accessible seating.
Captioned and Audio Described Performances
Audio Described – Wednesday 5th May 7pm
Captioned – Wednesday 12th May 7pm – To Be Confimed
Please see our Access Performance page HERE for information on how to book.
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If you bought your tickets through an agent or third-party website, you will need to contact them directly to receive your e-tickets. We will not be able to send you your tickets.
Prices
Tickets from £25
Online price includes a per ticket Booking Fee and a Restoration Levy.
Please note there are 65 steps to the Upper Circle & Gallery.
All prices subject to availability.
General Information
No exchange or refund on purchased tickets. See our FAQ section for more details.
Age Suitability: Suggested for Ages 12+. This production contains strong language and adult themes.
More Information
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TICKET DELIVERY – E-TICKETS only. Upon arrival to the theatre, please display tickets on your mobile or printed copy.
Please note we only accept cards in our bars, or when buying programmes, sweets or merchandise.