The Boy at the Back of the Class
The Southbank Centre, London
Booking from 7 - 12 Apr 26
Suitable for ages 7 - 14
Student tickets just £16.00
A bold, ambitious and imaginative theatre production, designed for young people.
A powerful, heart-warming and socially relevant play to inspire and engage new audiences.
Use Children's Theatre Partnership's learning resource packs to support learning and discussion back in the classroom.
Prices
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Key Info
The Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road
London
SE1 8XX
2 hours
(including an interval)
Tuesday 7th April 2026: 12.00pm/5.00pm
Wednesday 8th April 2026: 12.00pm/5.00pm
Thursday 9th April 2026: 1.00pm/6.00pm
Friday 10th April 2026: 1.00pm/6.00pm
Saturday 11th April 2026: 11.30am/4.00pm
Sunday 12th April 2026: 11.30am/4.00pm
About
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. 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 good friends and courage in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home.
To find out more about the play, tour and access learning resources, visit: www.theboyatthebackoftheclass.
“This play shines a light on the refugee crisis and challenges the concept of a nation ‘closing its gates”
“… this production is a full, dynamic and impactful theatrical experience bringing the characters and their story to life… It was a delight to sit in a theatre filled with children, teachers and parents alike and see them fully engrossed in the story. A great starting point for the future of theatre goers”
★ ★ ★ ★
“a brilliantly charming, funny and endearing adventure”
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