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The History Boys by Alan Bennett is set at the fictional Cutlers’ Grammar School in Sheffield and follows a group of male history students preparing for Oxford and Cambridge entrance exams under the mentorship of three different teachers: eccentric Hector, by-the-book Mrs. Lintott, and stern substitute Irwin, each facing personal issues while guiding the students through academic and personal challenges. Themes in the play include the purpose of education, sexuality, gender roles, and the value of history and knowledge.