We went to see the National Theatre's touring company's production of "The History Boys" last night. It was at the Grand Theatre, Leeds. I have been going there since I was about 7. A superb theatre with a huge population base. Completely different audiences from London where the theatres can be full of tourists (like us!). Last night the intellectual and county set brigade. Musicals attract an enthusiastic and completely different lot.
The actual play was fascinating and that night it was announced that this production has resulted in the greatest number of audience attending a drama there ever.
The play is real food for thought for me. The schoolboys all got into Cambridge but ended up in jobs that could be had from any university. What is sucess? What is a good education? No wonder that play is running for ever. Why is history so important?
I have seen Peter Ustinov there. I have seen Ken Dod there. Pantomimes there have ben fabulous -we saw John Nettles in one. I am so glad to be living near Leeds which is a vibrant city with loads to offer at all levels.
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