Palestinian Prisoners Day
April 17 marks Palestinian Prisoners Day. Palestinian prisoners, across the political spectrum, have announced the launch of a collective hunger strike in Israeli prisons starting today, to address the wide range of human rights and humanitarian law violations faced by Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including women and children. The hunger strikers call for proper health […]
Stand-up Comedy at The Freedom Theatre
On Saturday April 29 and Sunday April 30, The Freedom Theatre will present two stand-up comedy performances, with emerging Palestinian comedic talents. The performances are the outcome of an intensive workshop with British comedians Mark Thomas and Sam Beale, who have worked with young artists at The Freedom Theatre with the aim of establishing the first comedy club in Palestine. The shows […]
Concert with Michael Dabroski
This Easter Sunday, The Freedom Theatre hosts acclaimed violinist and conductor Michael Dabroski, who is recognised for combining music and humanitarian issues in his performance and education projects. More information at www.dabroski.com. Concert with Michael Dabroski The Freedom Theatre, Sunday April 16 at 17:00
Graduation of third generation of Theatre School students
Congratulations to The Freedom Theatre School graduates, Ameer Abu Alrob, Ihab Talahmeh, Osama Al Azzeh, Raneen Odeh and Samah Mahmoud! After three years of study in acting, devising and cultural resistance, the graduates received diplomas from the director of the school, Micaela Miranda, and from the Friends of The Freedom Theatre in Sweden, represented by […]
Towards fulfilling the dream of cultural resistance
TOWARDS FULFILLING THE DREAM OF CULTURAL RESISTANCE Statement by The Freedom Theatre, April 4, 2017 The basic principles of The Freedom Theatre include developing awareness and re-imagining reality to create a progressive viewpoint that opposes any attempts to crush people’s dreams or place external conditions on their aspirations. In this 11th anniversary year, we are […]
International Theatre Workshop at The Freedom Theatre
The Freedom Theatre’s first-ever workshop for international theatre activists has begun! Micaela Miranda and Nabil Al-Raee from The Freedom Theatre will lead the nine participants, from Ireland, England, Sweden, Denmark, USA and Canada, on the exciting journey ahead. Over the next seven days the group will explore stories which highlight the interconnected personal, social and political dimensions […]
Army incursion of The Freedom Theatre program coordinator’s home
Rania Wasfi, program coordinator at The Freedom Theatre, had her home searched by Israeli occupation forces in the early hours of today, March 27. Along with her husband and two small children, Rania witnessed a group of soldiers going through the house and its belongings, as well as those of her neighbours. Here is her […]
Multimedia volunteers needed
The Freedom Theatre is looking for volunteers within film, photo, painting and graphic design this year. To apply, please send an email with CV, cover letter and work samples to info@thefreedomtheatre.org no later than April 20, 2017. Video editor to produce short video clips and give training. Filmmaker/Editor to teach Final Cut 10 and work on a full-length film. […]
Celebration of Cultural Resistance in Memory of Juliano Mer Khamis
April is a month with profound meaning for The Freedom Theatre and for Jenin refugee camp. In April 2002, during the Battle of Jenin, residents of the camp managed to hold against a large-scale invasion by the Israeli occupation forces, resulting in great losses and large parts of the camp being demolished. On April 4, 2011, The Freedom Theatre’s […]
Change in artistic direction of The Freedom Theatre
Nabil Al-Raee, artistic director of The Freedom Theatre since 2012, has changed his role at the theatre to associate artist. Nabil Al-Raee joined The Freedom Theatre in 2007, initially to lead theatre workshops for youth. The first play he directed was The Journey, depicting the experiences of a group of young people longing to travel to the sea. […]