THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO to run at Nottingham Playhouse in February 2023 ahead of national tour

Reuniting the team that produced the international stage sensation The Kite Runner, Nottingham Playhouse kicks off 2023 with the world premiere of Christy Lefteri’s gripping best-selling novel, The Beekeeper of Aleppo, running from 3-25 February ahead of a national tour.   

Adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler, and directed by Olivier Award winning Miranda Cromwell, The Beekeeper of Aleppo tells the story of Nuri, a beekeeper; and his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo - until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. On their terrifying journey, they must face the pain of their own unbearable loss alongside incredible danger. Above all, they must journey to find each other again. 

This compassionate and beautiful play is a story of connection - between friends, families and strangers.

Director of The Beekeeper of Aleppo, Miranda Cromwell, said: “I am so thrilled to be working on this beautiful adaptation of Christy Lefteri’s stunning book. An arresting, courageous exploration of one family’s struggle to deal with the aftermath of losing everything. Deeply moving and visually striking this layered story illuminates their nearly impossible journey to find a way to live again, a way back to each other. It holds a mirror to this moment in our history when so many people are being forced from their homes. It is a call to arms for compassion, understanding, connection and love.”

Following its run in Nottingham, the show will visit Liverpool, Salisbury, Cardiff, Shrewsbury, Dublin, Salford, Glasgow, London, Norwich, Coventry, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Plymouth and Guildford.