 In 2004, he took the role of Rudge in Alan Bennett's play "The History Boys" at the Royal National Theatre as well as touring to Broadway, Sydney, Wellington and Hong Kong and playing the role in the radio and film adaptations.He originally auditioned for the role of Crowther but agreed to act the part of Rudge after Bennett promised to beef up the role.Insecure because he had not attended drama school like many of his peers, he enrolled in numerous workshops and readings offered by the National Theatre.