AWARD winning Alan Bennett comedy The History Boys is being performed at the Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston next month.The play stars Des Barrit in the role of Hector a part which he played in the National Theatre tour, on West End and Broadway.

AWARD winning Alan Bennett comedy The History Boys is being performed at the Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston next month.

The play stars Des Barrit in the role of Hector a part which he played in the National Theatre tour, on West End and Broadway.

Des, who appeared as the Wizard in Wicked in the West End, is no stranger to the theatre where he writes and directs the pantomime.

Based on school life in the 1980s the performances take place on March 4, 5 and 6 at 7.30pm. Rehearsals are under way under the direction of Sheilagh Pascall.

For ticket details call the theatre box office on 01493 662832.