The Beekeeper of Aleppo
Christy Lefteri author Matthew Spangler editor Nesrin Alrefaai editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Nick Hern Books
Publishing:19th Feb '26
£9.89 was £10.99
This title is due to be published on 19th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Nuri is a beekeeper; 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.
Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler's adaptation of Christy Lefteri's bestselling novel The Beekeeper of Aleppo was first seen at Nottingham Playhouse and on tour in 2023, and is revived in 2026.
'Wonderful... had me entranced from the get-go... a fascinating study of grief, migration and dislocation... brilliantly written... a profoundly moving triumph'
* Theatre & Tonic *'Beautifully and unapologetically human, this moving and powerful play will stay on your mind long after you leave the theatre'
* All That Dazzles *'Alrefaai and Spangler's adaptation is sparklingly assured... a cogent portrait of psychological dislocation... an impressive show that neither idealises its protagonists nor relies on cheap political point-scoring'
* TelegraISBN: 9781839045622
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
96 pages
stage version