'Nobody would get in this boat unless they had to. Me and my family, we had to.'
When they learn that Ahmet came to the UK after fleeing his own war?torn country, his classmates have 'The Greatest Idea in the World' - a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. What follows is an unexpected and often hilarious adventure, all topped off with a terrific twist.
Based on the best-selling and award-winning novel by Onjali Q. Raúf, this stage adaptation of The Boy at the Back of the Class is a joyful and heartfelt testament to the power of friendship, and a reminder that everyone needs a place to call home.
Nick Ahad's adaptation was first performed in a co-production between the Rose Theatre, Kingston, and Children's Theatre Partnership in 2024, directed by Monique Touko, and was revived on a tour of the UK in 2026. It won Best Family Show at the 2026 Olivier Awards.
| ISBN: | 9781839045745 |
| Publication date: | 26th March 2026 |
| Author: | Nick Ahad, Onjali Q Raúf |
| Publisher: | Nick Hern Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 152 pages |
| Series: | NHB Modern Plays |
| Genres: |
Plays, playscripts Modern and contemporary plays (c 1900 onwards) Comedic plays |
'Nobody would get in this boat unless they had to. Me and my family, we had to.'
When they learn that Ahmet came to the UK after fleeing his own war?torn country, his classmates have 'The Greatest Idea in the World' - a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. What follows is an unexpected and often hilarious adventure, all topped off with a terrific twist.
Based on the best-selling and award-winning novel by Onjali Q. Raúf, this stage adaptation of The Boy at the Back of the Class is a joyful and heartfelt testament to the power of friendship, and a reminder that everyone needs a place to call home.
Nick Ahad's adaptation was first performed in a co-production between the Rose Theatre, Kingston, and Children's Theatre Partnership in 2024, directed by Monique Touko, and was revived on a tour of the UK in 2026. It won Best Family Show at the 2026 Olivier Awards.
The Boy at the Back of the Class features in the following genres: Plays, playscripts, Modern and contemporary plays (c 1900 onwards), Comedic plays
The Boy at the Back of the Class is available in Paperback
The Boy at the Back of the Class was written by Nick Ahad, Onjali Q Raúf and published by Nick Hern Books
The Boy at the Back of the Class has 152 pages
Yes it is part of NHB Modern Plays series
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