Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler’s stage adaptation of Christy Lefteri’s acclaimed novel, The Beekeeper of Aleppo will play The New Theatre, Cardiff from Tuesday 28 March to Saturday 1 April 2023.
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.
bottom row – Daphne Kouma, Nadia Williams, , Elham Mahyoub, Fanos Xenofós, Lily Demir
A story of connection – between friends, families and strangers, The Beekeeper of Aleppo is directed by Olivier Award winning Miranda Cromwell (Death of a Salesman – Young Vic, Piccadilly Theatre and Broadway), the production will feature Alfred Clay as Nuri, Roxy Faridany as Afra, Joseph Long as Mustafa, Aram as Nadim, Fotakis, Ali and other parts , Daphne as immigration officer, Dr Faruk, Dahab and other parts, Nadia as Angeliki, Lucy Fisher and other parts, Elham Mahyoub as Mohammed and Sami and Fanos Xenofós and Lily Demir as swings.
- For ticket availability visit Cardiff New Theatre’s website.