‘I was scared of the bees at first, but now, they make me feel alive. They are like a society in complete harmony with itself. Not like people at all, but maybe what people have the potential to be.’
Proudly presented by Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd in association with Nottingham Playhouse, adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler, from the International No.1 Bestseller Christy Lefteri.
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282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
2 hours incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 13+ Contains themes of war, violence, murder, loss of a child, references to sexual abuse, mental illness & forced migration.
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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.
Winner of the Aspen Words Award, Runner up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and one of The Times top three bestselling books of 2020, Christy Lefteri’s best-selling novel is adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai, and Matthew Spangler who adapted The Kite Runner. The production produced in association with UK Productions had its world premiere at Nottingham Playhouse in early 2023 and went on to tour the UK, receiving rave reviews wherever it played.
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Sparklingly assured… impressive show… anchored in strong performances from a uniformly excellent ensemble cast- The Telegraph
You can’t fail to be moved by it.- Manchester Evening News
Fast moving inventive production is epic in ambition and human in scale- The Scotsman
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Theatre Royal Glasgow
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
Glasgow Queen Street
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times. Theatre Royal Glasgow is cashless in Box Office, all our bars, kiosks and for merchandise.
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Opened in 1867, Theatre Royal Glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Standing tall through thick and thin, the theatre has since presented a wide variety of productions covering all genres, including residents Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. Featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment.
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
2 hours incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 13+ Contains themes of war, violence, murder, loss of a child, references to sexual abuse, mental illness & forced migration.
Read more about our resale options
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