West End to get another lesson from The History Boys two decades on
Summary
The play *The History Boys* is returning to London's West End after 20 years. Its director, Nicholas Hytner, highlighted concerns about the decline in teaching humanities subjects like history, music, and drama in state schools. The play, which explores education and learning, will open at Theatre Royal Haymarket in April for 16 weeks with the involvement of its original creators.Key Facts
- *The History Boys* will return to the West End in April for a 16-week run.
- Nicholas Hytner directed the original play and the 2006 film version.
- Hytner warns of a serious decline in humanities subjects in UK state schools.
- The play is about schoolboys preparing for university exams in 1980s Sheffield.
- It deals with themes like education methods, adolescence, and the value of learning for its own sake.
- Alan Bennett, the playwright, supports the revival and describes it as one of his happiest works.
- The UK government is revising the national curriculum and GCSE exams for implementation by 2028.
- Hytner believes creativity and enjoyment of humanities are important skills for students today, especially alongside new technology like AI and social media.
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