#Review: The Beekeeper Of Aleppo –  Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool, 1-11/03/23

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Overall Rating: 5 Stars

The iconic Liverpool Playhouse renowned for its thought provoking plays staged a moving, powerful and compassionate production of Christy Lefteri’s international bestseller, The Beekeeper of Aleppo.  Opening night and press night saw the audience moved to tears with an exceptionally poignant amplification of the raw feelings and emotions felt by refugees, fleeing their country to places of safety. 

The Beekeeper of Aleppo shed a beacon of light on the plight of refugees, drawing a poetic metaphor on the travels of refugees and the nature of beekeeping to convey that where flowers bloom, there’s always life and hope.

Alfred Clay was truly magnificent in the role of Nuri. His portrayal of his character’s plight and utter desperation were palpable to the audience who repaid his performance with a loud cheer and rapturous applause at the end of the play. The distant stares; the frightened vacant looks; wringing of hands and pacing about epitomised the struggles of Nuri and many others who have left/and will leave their beloved hometowns to make treacherous and often fatal journeys to European cities in the hope of a better life.

Elham Mahyoub was superb in her portrayal of her roles. Totally believable acting in terms of:mannerisms, the constant questions and quest for reassurance.  It was difficult to watch and subsequently imagine how the real life innocence of refugee children (Mohammed and Sami) is stripped away so brutally. 

Impressive and other notable performances were also given by Roxy Faridany (Afra), Joseph Long (Mustafa) and Nadia Williams (Angeliki), Aram Mardourian (Nadim, Fotakis and Ali)  

The whole production team also need a commendation for a simplistic yet effective stage setting and associates pops and lighting.

This tear jerking story of a Syrian family fleeing war to make a new life will be performed at the Liverpool Playhouse from Wednesday 1st – Saturday 11 March. 

I implore you to book tickets directly from the Box Office as you will not be disappointed.

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