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\u201cThe Cat Man of Aleppo\u201d is is a must-experience this September in Birmingham. (Bham Now)<\/p>\n\u201cThe Cat Man of Aleppo\u201d is is a must-experience this September in Birmingham. (Bham Now)<\/p>\n
Get ready for all the feels. This September, Birmingham Children\u2019s Theatre (BCT) will host two unforgettable stage readings of \u201cThe Cat Man of Aleppo,\u201d<\/a> a heartfelt book written by two Magic City natives.<\/p>\n Read on for details.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Cat Man of Aleppo\u201d\u2014from book to play<\/p>\n Adapted for the stage by acclaimed author Karim Shamsi-Basha from the Caldecott Honor\u2013winning book<\/a> he co-wrote with Irene Latham, The Cat Man of Aleppo\u201d play shares the true and uplifting story of one man\u2019s courage and compassion in the midst of unimaginable hardship.<\/p>\n Set in war-torn Syria, ambulance driver Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel makes a life-changing decision: to remain behind not only to help those in need, but to also care for hundreds of cats left behind in the rubble of Aleppo.<\/p>\n What begins as a simple act of kindness grows into a powerful symbol of hope and humanity, even in the darkest days.<\/p>\n Directed by Meryem Tunagur-Williams, the staged reading at BCT offers audiences a moving glimpse into this extraordinary story.<\/p>\n Know before you go<\/p>\n Want to get the full story before the event? Pick up a copy at one of Birmingham\u2019s local bookstores<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n