Nesrin Alrefaai’s stage adaptation of Christy Leftieri’s bestselling novel The Beekeeper of Aleppo is coming to Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn next month.

Reflecting on the connections that exist between friends, families and strangers, the story follows the characters of beekeeper Nuri and artist Afra, a married couple enjoying a simple life in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo. When war breaks out, the pair must flee for their lives, embarking on a journey that sees them not only face the pain of their own unbearable loss but also the challenge of finding each other again.

The production is brought to the stage by Olivier Award-winning director Miranda Cromwell and Matthew Spangler - the team behind critically acclaimed production The Kite Runner.

The Beekeeper of Aleppo shows at Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, from Tuesday 4 to Saturday 8 April. For further information and tickets, visit: theatresevern.co.uk