

The Boy at the Back of the Class
10 – 14 March 2026
Event details
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.
Venue
Studio 1 — Mayflower Studios
Price
Running Time
2 hours and 10 minutes including an interval
Warnings
This production contains flashing lights, strobe lighting, smoke and haze effects, pyrotechnics and replica firearms
Accessible performances
Further information
Discounts
Executive member £3 off one ticket on top two prices
Executive Plus Member £3 off two tickets on top two price bands
Access Member £5 off in all zones
Groups 10+ £5 off. Enquire now
School/Young Person’s Group 10+ £14.50 tickets in all zones on Tue – Fri performances. One free supervisor with every ten bought. Additional supervisors at full price. Enquire now
Young Person Under 16 £5 off
Student Special £5 off with valid student ID*
*Your ticket must be collected from our box office with your student ID