The world premiere stage adaptation of the best-selling children’s book The Boy at the Back of the Class comes to The Lowry in March.
The show from the Rose Theatre and Children’s Theatre Partnership Production will be coming to The Lowry in Salford from Tuesday March 26 until Saturday March 30.
Based on the novel by Onjali Q. Raúf, adapted by Nick Ahad and directed by Monique Touko, The Boy at the Back of the Class aims to engage children and their families in discussions around refugee rights.
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.”
The production is told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour while highlighting the power of friendship and kindness in a world “that doesn’t always make sense.”
Hedda Beeby, of Children’s Touring Partnership said: “If there is no theatre for younger audiences, there will be no theatre at all in years to come and it is vital to offer the opportunity to experience live performance from an early age.
“We are delighted to be working with the Rose Theatre to tell this life-affirming story. It’s about young people for young people.”
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