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The Boy at the Back of the Class

Based on the bestselling novel
Fri 6 February - Sun 22 February
6 February
-
22 February

"There used to be an empty chair at the back of the class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it."

A Rose Theatre and Children's Theatre Partnership production

Based on the novel by Onjali Q. Raúf
Adapted by Nick Ahad
Directed by Monique Touko

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.


Praise for 2024 production:


★★★★ ‘Dynamic and pop-infused’ - WhatsOnStage

★★★★ 'Joyous adaptation of Onjali Q Raúf’s novel’ - The Stage

★★★★ ‘A clear, compassionate children’s play for today’ - Daily Mail

Event details

Running time: Approx. 2hrs 10 mins incl. interval
Age guidance: 7+

Please note, all children over the age of 18 months require their own ticket

Age Restrictions within the Rose Theatre auditorium. Children cannot be unaccompanied in the auditorium under the age of 14. Any child who is accompanying another minor in the auditorium must not be under the age of 16.