Wolverhampton Grand Theatre releases first-look images of rehearsals for in-house production The History Boys - in pictures
Rehearsals are well underway for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's new in-house production of The History Boys.
The show stars the likes of Ian Redford playing Hector, Jeffrey Holland as Headmaster, Victoria Carling as Mrs Lintott and Lee Comley playing Irwin.
The cast is completed by Thomas Grant as Posner, Jordan Scowen as Dakin, Frazer Hadfield as Scripps, Joe Wiltshire Smith as Rudge, James Schofield as Lockwood, Arun Bassi as Akthar, Dominic Treacy as Timms and Adonis Jenieco as Crowther.
Ian Redford is known for his TV roles including Keith Appleyard in Coronation Street and Ken Raynor in BBC's EastEnders.
Jeffrey Holland played Danny in the Grand Theatre’s 2017 production of Brassed Off and later this year will star in the theatre’s upcoming pantomime Dick Whittington as Alderman Fitzwarren.
Victoria Carling is known for her role as Mrs Goodman in The 4 O’clock Club for BBC. Her many TV appearances include Coronation Street, Doctors, EastEnders and her stage credits include Dancing At Lughnasa, Noises Off and Romeo & Juliet.
Lee Comley was recently seen in Years And Years for BBC/HBO and can currently be seen presenting for ITV News Central across the Midlands.
Chief executive and artistic director of the Grand Theatre, Adrian Jackson said: “This is our third in house production at Wolverhampton Grand and the first time Alan Bennett has been performed here in two decades.
"It’s hugely exciting to present our own production of such a masterpiece and our cast are creating something very special which is both highly entertaining, incredibly thought-provoking.
"This production is unique to the Grand Theatre and a highlight of our season.”
The show follows an unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university.
A maverick English teacher is at odds with the young, and the shrewd supply teacher and a headmaster obsessed with results.
The History Boys runs from February 7 to 22.
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