Wood as Hector, Heather Mitchell as Mrs Linnott, Paul Goddard as Head Master, James Mackay as Irwin, Dakin:Lindsay Farris, Scripps: Aaron Tsindos. Crowther: Simon Brook McLachlan. Lockwood: Caleb Alloway. Arthur: James Elliott. Posner:Matthew Backer. Rudge: Gary Brun. Timms: Matt Hardie and is directed by Jesse Peach. Film adaptation In October 2006 a film adaptation of the play was released in the United States, and later in November 2006 in Britain. The film, also titled The History Boys, was directed by Nicholas Hytner and featured the original stage cast. Awards and nominations Original London production Original Broadway production References Further reading External links The History Boys at the Royal National Theatre The History Boys – Richard Wortley's radio production; original National Theatre cast Plays by Alan Bennett LGBT-related plays British plays adapted into films Mass media in Sheffield Royal National Theatre Broadway plays West End plays 2004 plays Drama Desk Award-winning plays New York Drama Critics' Circle Award winners Laurence Olivier Award-winning plays Tony Award-winning plays