The History Boys (film) The History Boys (film) The History Boys is a 2006 British comedy-drama film adapted by Alan Bennett from his play of the same name, which won the 2005 Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play. It was directed by Nicholas Hytner, who directed the original production at the Royal National Theatre in London, and features the original cast of the play. The school scenes were filmed in Watford in two schools, Watford Grammar School for Boys and Watford Grammar School for Girls. The film uses the uniform of Watford Boys. Locations in Elland
The Boys in the Band (play) the gay men in the original production (as well as director Robert Moore and producer Richard Barr) died in the ensuing AIDS epidemic. The play was revived Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in 1996, running from August 6 to October 20. "The Boys in the Band" was presented by the Transport Group Theater Company, New York City, from February 2010 to March 14, 2010, directed by Jack Cummings III. In 2002, Crowley wrote "The Men from the Boys", a sequel to the play, which takes place 30 years after the original. "The Men from the Boys" premiered in San