The Freedom Theatre’s 2016 Annual Report
2016, The Freedom Theatre’s ten-year anniversary, was an exceptional year for us. More than 10,000 children, youth and adults in Jenin refugee camp and across the occupied West Bank were involved in our workshops, trainings and performances in theatre, photo, film and creative writing, all aiming to generate critical perspectives, reimagine reality and challenge oppression. Read more about […]
New photo course at The Freedom Theatre
A new photography course will begin at The Freedom Theatre on July 2 and run until the end of the year. The course will run once a week, at 9:00-14:00. Details below!
Ramadan events at The Freedom Theatre
Throughout Ramadan, The Freedom Theatre will offer cultural events every Thursday night after iftar (the meal that breaks the fast), including hip hop, classical music, stand-up comedy and more, showcasing young Jenin talent. During Ramadan we will also screen films for children, every Sunday and Wednesday at 17:00, starting May 31. Welcome! Hip hop by Rami Abu […]
General strike in Palestine in solidarity with hunger strikers
Today, May 22, a general strike takes place across the occupied West Bank, Gaza and the diaspora, in support of the over 1,500 hunger striking prisoners who have passed the one-month mark of their open-ended hunger strike for freedom and dignity. The Freedom Theatre started the day by attending the sit-in at the protest tent in […]
June 12: New York screening of Arna’s Children
The award-winning film Arna’s Children directed by Juliano Mer Khamis chronicles the lives of children of Jenin refugee camp from the First Intifada through the Second. Raising questions about art and the role of resistance, this film remains a must-see for those interested in Palestine. Following the screening, Carmen Perez, co-founder of the Justice League NY […]
Theatre club with young women in Jenin
This year The Freedom Theatre is reaching beyond Jenin refugee camp through new theatre clubs for young people, with the aim of empowering a new generation to challenge all forms of oppression and injustice through the arts. At Tahil il Fatayat, a centre where girls and young women are trained in vocational and life skills, Ahmad […]
New performances by Palestinian Laughter Liberation
Bukra el Ard (Tomorrow is the Show) Directed by: Micaela Miranda On stage: Alaa Shehada and Faisal Abu Alhayjaa In cooperation with The Freedom Theatre and the Palestinian Performing Arts Network, and funded by Sida, the new troupe Palestinian Laughter Liberation presents Bukra el Ard, an experimental comedy performance. One day before the opening, two […]
New theatre clubs in Jenin camp, town and villages
The Freedom Theatre is running three theatre clubs for youth in the Jenin area, both at the theatre in the refugee camp, at Taheel il Fatayat, a rehabilitation centre for girls and young women in Jenin town, and in the village Zebabde. Two more clubs are about to be started. Ahmad Al Rokh, resident artist […]
Exhibition at Arab American University in Jenin
The Freedom Theatre, Annajda Association and the Arab-American University in Jenin present an exciting exhibition of educational toys, created by the participants in The Freedom Theatre’s one-year training program in early childhood education. The exhibition was initiated by Abla Mahroum, instructor in The Freedom Theatre’s program, whose teachings focus on developing a deeper understanding of how to […]
May 29: Return to Palestine performed in Amman
Friends in Amman, welcome to break the fast with us and enjoy a performance of our play Return to Palestine on May 29! On May 29 after iftar, Return to Palestine will be performed in English at ICS (International Community School) in Amman, Jordan. Return to Palestine has toured extensively both in Palestine and internationally. The play is directed by […]