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' — Telegraph