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 […]
Kids of Jenin Camp documentary film coming soon!
The Freedom Theatre Collaborates on Feature Documentary “Kids of Jenin Camp” The Freedom Theatre is thrilled to announce its role as the official producer of the feature documentary film, “Kids of Jenin Camp.” “Kids of Jenin Camp” is a long-term documentary that follows the daily lives of ten children growing up in Jenin Refugee Camp. […]
Join the Freedom Ride 2020!
The Freedom Bus is Back on the Road: Join the 2020 Freedom Ride! In April 2020, the Freedom Bus will return to the streets! Since 2011, we have invited friends and comrades from around the world to join us in Palestine for the annual Freedom Ride, an initiative organized by The Freedom Theatre in partnership […]
Experimental Freedom Bus Ride
Acting Students Take Part in Experimental Freedom Bus Tour In October 2019, students from The Freedom Theatre’s acting school embarked on an experimental Freedom Bus tour. Led by resident artist and theatre graduate Faisal Abu Alhayjaa, the group visited some of the most oppressed areas of the West Bank, including the Jordan Valley and Hebron. […]
2019 Summer Camp!
In July, The Freedom Theatre once again organised its annual summer camp for kids. Over the course of 3 weeks, ninety-five children aged 6 to 12 came together at the theatre and engaged in fun and creative activities during their school holidays. Theatre staff and local volunteers offered theatre and trust games, dance, music classes, […]
Third annual Ramadan Cultural Events
Our annual Ramadan events lasted throughout the month and brought crowds to the theatre during the long nights! Amongst others we had a music event by Al Kamandjati, a storytelling session by Hanin Tarabay, and an evening with folk stories accompanied by traditional and spiritual songs with the participation of Alber Moreb, Hassan Taha and […]
‘And Here I Am’ wins Best Show in Sharm El Sheikh festival!
Huge congratulations to Ahmed Tobasi on his win in April 2019 for the best monodrama at the Sharm El Sheikh International Theatre Festival For Youth for ‘And Here I Am’! Based on Tobasi’s own life story, the play also stands for a whole generation of Palestinians “in search for freedom of the body, mind and […]
Celebration of Cultural Resistance at The Freedom Theatre
Cultural Resistance Festival of Palestinian Theatre April 4-11, 2018 – The Freedom Theatre, Jenin refugee camp “My dream is that The Freedom Theatre will be the major force, cooperating with others in generating cultural resistance, carrying on it’s shoulders universal values of freedom and justice.” Juliano Mer Khamis April is a month with profound meaning for The Freedom […]
Artistic volunteers wanted in Jenin!
Artistic volunteers wanted in Jenin! Looking for volunteer opportunities over the next few months? Look no further! We are looking for voice trainers, costume and product designers, and scenographers to support our activities in the theatre school, training and workshops and upcoming productions! If you are interested and would like to apply, please send us […]
PRESS RELEASE – ARREST OF ZAKARIA ZUBEIDI
In the early morning of Wednesday 27th of February, the Israeli Occupation Forces arrested Zakaria Zubeidi one of the founders of The Freedom Theatre and one of the students of the Stone Theatre, that was destroyed during the second Intifada. Zakaria co-founded The Freedom Theatre with Juliano Mer-Khamis who was murdered outside the theatre on […]