BDS at The Freedom Theatre
On Wednesday December 28 at 17:00 The Freedom Theatre will host a public discussion about the Palestinian BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) movement, with representatives of PACBI, The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. The discussion will be held in Arabic.
Theatre School students present their final projects
Welcome to a presentation of our soon-to-graduate Theatre School students’ final projects! The Freedom Theatre offers an intensive three-year educational program in theatre, with a focus on acting, devising and cultural resistance. Students enrolled in the Theatre School become familiar with methods and approaches from around the globe, entering into the world of performing arts […]
Open letter to Talib Kweli
Dear Talib Kweli, We, Palestinian performing arts groups, cultural organizations and human rights campaigns, have recently learned of the cancellation of your December 13 show in Leipzig, Germany because of your support for Palestinian human rights. We regret to hear about this repressive and anti-democratic measure against you for expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people’s […]
Photo exhibition: Palestinian Identity
‘Palestinian Identity’, a new photo exhibition depicting everyday life and handicraft in Palestine. Produced by The Freedom Theatre’s photography students, supervised by Baraa Sharqawi and Mohammed Moawia. Palestinian Identity December 19 & 20, at 10:00-15:00 The Freedom Theatre School, Jenin city Welcome!
The verdict is in!
“When I read the emails from the Freedom Theatre, I can truly feel the dire need for this organization. The passion and devotion is clearly evident, and I am always moved. It does make me so sad and mad to see these children growing up under these circumstances, but the resistance and resilience is heartwarming.” […]
Visiting Palestine? Come to The Freedom Theatre!
We frequently welcome guests who wish to learn more about our activities, and we are proud to say that we provide an experience that for many becomes an unforgettable memory and the highlight of the visit to Palestine. We tailor the program according to the needs and wishes of the visitors. It could for example […]
Side by side into 2017
2016 – our ten-year anniversary – has been an exceptional year for The Freedom Theatre. More than 10,000 children, youth and adults in Jenin refugee camp and across the occupied West Bank have been involved in our workshops, trainings and performances in theatre, photo, film and creative writing. We have initiated several new programs, toured extensively and graduated […]
The end of an era
It is the end of an era. Cinema Jenin, one of Palestine’s most well-known cultural institutions, has been demolished to give room for a commercial centre. We are very concerned about the current trend in Palestine, where one cultural institution after another faces the risk of closure. This is partly due to the gradual decline […]
A costume designer in the making: Amir Abu Alrob
Meet Amir Abu Alrob, third-year student at The Freedom Theatre School. Amir is from the town Qabatia close to Jenin. He came to The Freedom Theatre in 2013 at the age of 15 as an actor in a production, Lost Land. He had dropped out of high school and decided to audition for the Theatre […]
We want your feedback!
As a non-profit organisation, The Freedom Theatre relies on the generosity and support of individuals around the world who make it possible for us to offer cultural activities to the children, youth and adults in Jenin refugee camp and beyond. It is important for us to know if we are successful in our communication, and […]