The Beekeeper of Aleppo

Blackpool Grand Theatre is getting ready for a hive of activity at the Box as THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO announces a highly anticipated tour stop from Tuesday 26 May to Saturday 30 May 2026. 

Martin Dodd’s powerful production of The Beekeeper of Aleppo, in association with Nottingham Playhouse, will visit Blackpool for one week only as part of its second UK tour following a wave of five-star reviews and standing ovations across the country. This tour-de-force of theatrical storytelling is based on Christy Lefteri’s internationally bestselling novel and is adapted for the stage by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler - the duo behind the celebrated stage version of The Kite Runner.

Based on Lefteri’s moving account of Syrian refugees Nuri and Afra, The Beekeeper of Aleppo tells the story of a journey through devastation and displacement, anchored by a love that defies trauma and uncertainty. This heart-wrenching yet hopeful narrative is brought to life on stage with a mesmerising fusion of powerful performances, cinematic lighting design, evocative soundscapes and visual projections that transport audiences from Aleppo’s golden beekeeping fields to the daunting paths of exile across Europe.  

The production’s stagecraft is nothing short of breathtaking, offering a sensory theatrical experience that is both emotionally stirring and visually arresting. The blending of physical theatre, innovative set design and multimedia storytelling creates a haunting yet beautiful representation of a displaced world and the inner resilience of those navigating it.

The Beekeeper of Aleppo is theatre that speaks to our times - Book your seats now and experience an unmissable event for lovers of gripping drama, fans of powerful novels and anyone moved by stories of hope against the odds…

Tickets on sale Friday 25 July. Wednesday 23 July for 1894 Club members.

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