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The Boy At The Back Of The Class

After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship, kindness and compassion.

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.

Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of good friends and courage in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home.

Based on the book by Onjali Q. Raúf, adapted for the stage by Nick Ahad and directed by Monique Touko. A Children’s Theatre Partnership and Rose Theatre production.

BSL Interpreted:

  • Sunday, 12th April, 11.30am

Age Restrictions

Ages 7+. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult.
The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show
The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show
The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show
The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show
The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show
The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show
The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show
The Boy At The Back Of The Class photo from the show

Queen Elizabeth Hall Details

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Parking Icon Car park: National Theatre car park (330 metres) and APCOA Cornwall Road Car Park (490 metres)

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Facilities at Queen Elizabeth Hall

Bar

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Wheelchair accessible

Queen Elizabeth Hall Location

Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, Lambeth, London, SE1 8XX
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The Boy At The Back Of The Class

Queen Elizabeth Hall, Lambeth, London

Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 Interval.

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