In anticipation of the UK Tour of The Freedom Theatre’s brand new production The Siege, events are happening in York, London and Manchester from April 30 through the first week of May. We hope to see you there!
FILM SCREENING IN YORK!
Thursday April 30th at 21:30, Journey of A Freedom Fighter will be screened at Pop Up Arts Space, The Fleeting Arms, on Gillygate in York. This short documentary follows Rabea Turkman on his journey from armed resistance fighter to cultural resistance fighter. There will be opportunities to hear about The Freedom Theatre at this special one-off evening with a Skype Q&A with the directors of The Siege live from Palestine. Get your ticket here.
TOUR LAUNCH IN MANCHESTER!
A special evening in Manchester on Friday, May 1st at 20:00. (First Leg – The Lowry 13th/14th May). Featuring Live Musicians, Poets and Speakers this event is not to be missed and open to the public! Free entry. 40-44 Princess Street, Manchester.
MUSIC AND SPOKEN WORD IN LONDON!
An evening of spoken word and live music in support of The Freedom Theatre’s tour of The Siege. Hosted by Tower Hamlets & Jenin Friendship Association and Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Saturday May 2nd, starting 19:30, at The Brady Arts & Community Centre. Get tickets here.
PANEL DISCUSSION IN LONDON!
On May 3 in London, as part of the Performance Festival, there is a chance to hear about the work of The Freedom Theatre and participate in a discussion about political theatre and the cultural resistance that is at the core of everything The Freedom Theatre does. Victoria & Albert Museum, Sunday May 3 at 14:00. Free entrance. Read more.
FILM SCREENING IN MANCHESTER!
As part of the build up to the UK tour of The Freedom Theatre production of The Siege at the Lowry 13/14th May: Showing of the multi-award winning Arna’s Children on Monday May 4th, at 19:00, at the Green Fish Resource Centre, 50 Oldham Street, Manchester. One of the most vivid and powerful portrayals you’ll see of life growing up in a conflict zone and the way bright, good natured kids who were living under military occupation in the West Bank can lose hope and turn to violence and desperation. It’s also the inspiring story of revolutionary Arna Mer, and her endeavours to bring some light through a children’s theatre. There will be hot drinks and a Question and Answer Session.
FILM SCREENING IN LONDON!
The Freedom Theatre UK Friends presents a screening of Journey of A Freedom Fighter at SOAS (Brunei Gallery, room 102) on Friday May 8th at 19:00. This documentary made by The Freedom Theatre follows Rabea Turkman, former acting student at the theatre, on his journey from armed resistance fighter to cultural resistance fighter. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Ahmed Tobasi who is a cast member of The Siege. Free entrance, donations welcome.