ZAKARIA ZUBEIDI
ZAKARIA ZUBEIDI Compiled by Johanna WallinOriginally published in The Freedom Theatre: Performing Cultural Resistance in Palestine, edited by Ola Johansson and Johanna Wallin, LeftWord Books, 2018.(Reference link: https://mayday.leftword.com/the-freedom-theatre.html) Much has been written about Zakaria Zubeidi as the former leader of the al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, one of the main resistance groups in Jenin refugee camp during […]
The Freedom Theatre Appoints Ahmed Tobasi as New Artistic Director
The Freedom Theatre is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ahmed Tobasi as its new Artistic Director. Born in Jenin Refugee Camp, Tobasi’s personal journey reflects the intertwined cultural and political struggles that shape Palestinian identity. Growing up amid the harsh realities of the Israeli occupation, the first and second Intifadas, and the repeated invasions […]
COVID-19 Update – March 31 2020
Coronavirus Update: The Freedom Theatre Response Following the recent Coronavirus outbreak, the President of Palestine announced a state of emergency for 30 days starting March 5, 2020, which is likely to be extended in the coming weeks and possibly months. Like many places around the world, the West Bank is gradually adjusting to the realities […]