The History Boys

"He was a good man, but I do not think there is time for his kind of teaching any more."

Group bookings for local Secondary Schools now open

The Boroondara Theatre Company has created a special discounted rate of $15 per student for performances on:

Friday the 17th of July at 7.30pm
Saturday the 18th of July at 2pm
Monday the 20th of July at 7.30pm
Wednesday the 22nd of July at 7.30pm

For every group of ten students we will provide one complimentary ticket for a supervising teacher.

This is the perfect event for Year 9, 10, 11 and 12 students.

The breadth of the writing within the play makes it suitable for curriculum related to English, English Literature, Drama, Theatre Studies or History.

General Theme

Education is at the core of The History Boys: education as a life-changing force, as a means to an end, as a form of self-improvement and as a precious gift which should be valued for its own sake.

Educational Possibilities

The History Boys is a rich source of material for teachers in any field of the arts or humanities; the play is a perfect springboard for a wide range of activities, including:

Study the story and principle themes of the play
Explore differences between the British and Australian educational systems
Discuss the value of examinations and competitive university entrance policies and practices
Discuss the various approaches to education represented in the play
Consider varying perspectives on history
Examine the value and purpose of the arts and popular culture in education
Engage in an oral interpretation of poetry
Work as a group to explore ways of preserving history

Further Information

You can call our production manager Margaret Fisk on 0409 211 293 or e-mail her tfmf@ozemail.com.au or download this form and e-mail it back to Margaret.