The Boy at the Back of the Class

Name: The Boy at the Back of the Class
Start: 2026-02-25T10:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-28T21:15:00+00:00
Location: Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, CV1 1GS Coventry, United Kingdom

Schedule

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:15 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, CV1 1GS Coventry, United Kingdom | Coventry, EN

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.
★★★★
“A children’s play for today.”
Daily Mail
★★★★
“Not just engaging and relatable, but educational in the best sense.”
WhatsOnStage
★★★★★
“A beautifully moving story – an incredibly striking piece of theatre.”
Broadway World
★★★★★
“A genuinely touching piece of theatre.”
Theatre Weekly
Venue
B1
Tickets
From £20, including booking fee