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Alan Bennett - The History Boys

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The Unexpectedness of Things

I had written the opening scene of the second act which is part of a history television program so it's I knew there was going to be some sort of video filming then. That was my idea so maybe Nick got his idea extended it from that but anyway I went off to Revo Abbey and was there for the filming of that scene. The boys all liked it very but they were relentless at piss taking, never gave any mercy at all in rehearsals. They didn't treat you in any way but no respect whatsoever. One of the themes of the play is that the unexpectedness of things - one of the boys who the other boys all think is fake.

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