The Boy at the Back of the Class, a celebration of friendship, kindness and compassion, is coming to the
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from Tue 19 – Sat 23 May.

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 is a timely, humorous and heart-warming story about the power of kindness,
engaging children and their families in discussions around refugee rights.

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.

To book: 01274 432000 or visit bradford-theatres.co.uk