Petra Joan-Athene Now Starring In Olivier Award Winning Show

2023 BA Professional Acting Graduate Petra Joan-Athene Starring Play The Boy At The Back OF The Class Wins Olivier Award For Best Family Show

A big congratulations to BA Professional Acting graduate Petra Joan-Athene, who is now officially certified as starring in an Olivier Award winning play. Based on the beloved book by Onjali Q. Raúf, adapted for the stage by Nick Ahad and directed by Monique Touko, the play picked up the award for Best Family Show.

“Being a part of The Boy at The back of the Class is so exciting, I have always wanted to tell stories that leave an audience with a message to share and this show does just that! I adore my role and feel very grateful to be apart of such a beautiful show- winning the Olivier has been a dream come true and I am so excited for what comes next”! – Petra

Not seen the performance yet? Find it on a stage near you here until May: https://theboyatthebackoftheclass.co.uk/#booktickets

For the full list of Olivier Award winners, click here

Well done Petra!