Boy at the Back of the Class
Runs until Saturday, 20 April 2024 (See all dates)
- Time
- 14:00 - 16:00
- Venue
- Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE
Highlights the power of friendship and kindness
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A Children’s Theatre Partnership and Rose Theatre Production.
Based on the book by Onjali Q. Raúf.
Adapted for the stage by Nick Ahad.
Directed by Monique Touko.
Times vary for this performance.
There used to be an empty chair at the back of the class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it. He’s nine years old (just like me), but he’s very strange. He never talks and never smiles and doesn’t like sweets – not even lemon sherbets, which are my favourite!
After learning that he has fled his own war-torn country, Ahmet’s classmates have ‘The Greatest Idea in the World’ – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. An unexpected and often hilarious adventure follows, all topped off with a terrific twist.
Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS highlights the power of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home.
‘A lovely, warm-hearted celebration of courage and friendship.’ The Guardian
‘This is a beautiful, open-hearted debut that should help children be the best they can be and realise the power of kindness.’ Book Trust
Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2019
Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2019
Venue
Grand Theatre
Lichfield Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1DE
Dates
The event runs from 14:00 to 16:00 on the following dates.
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