The Boy at the Back of the Class
The Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Booking from 5 - 9 May 26
Suitable for ages 7 - 14
Student tickets just £15.00
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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
Rate available for school groups of 10+. Adult tickets are priced the same as student tickets. All tickets are subject to availability and exclusion dates may apply.
Key Info
The Grand Theatre
33 Church Street
Blackpool
FY1 1HT
2 hours
(including an interval)
Tuesday 5th May 2026: 7.00pm
Wednesday 6th May 2026: 10.00am/2.00pm
Thursday 7th May 2026: 10.00am/2.00pm
Friday 8th May 2026: 10.00am
Saturday 9th May 2026: 1.00pm/5.00pm
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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