Stand-up comedy at The Freedom Theatre
As the finale of our highly successful series of cultural events during Ramadan, we invite you to enjoy stand-up comedy with a group of young talents: Raneen Odeh, Sajaa Marae, Jawad Shalabi, Faisal Abu Alhayjaa and Alaa Shehada, all trained at The Freedom Theatre. Stand-up comedy The Freedom Theatre, Jenin refugee camp June 22 at […]
Volunteer opportunities with The Freedom Theatre 2017-18
Are you interested in volunteering at – or for – a cultural organisation in Palestine? Look no further! To apply for any of the volunteer positions below, send us an email with your CV and cover letter (and work samples where relevant), no later than July 10, 2017. Read more about volunteering at The Freedom […]
The Freedom Theatre’s internship program
The Freedom Theatre has an ongoing new internship program that welcomes interns to join The Freedom Theatre on a full-time basis for a minimum of three months, providing a range of administrative support to the theatre’s team. “From the first day I arrived at The Freedom Theatre, I was immediately welcomed by such compassionate, hardworking and creative people. […]
Open call for artists
Open call for artists to join The Freedom Theatre! We invite Palestinian artists and trainers to participate in our programs for the second half of 2017 and 2018, by engaging in training workshops, lead theatre clubs in the wider Jenin area, and possibly participate in one of our upcoming theatre plays. To apply, send an […]
PPAN statement: Norway and Denmark, reconsider decision to halt Palestinian NGO funding
Statement by the Palestinian Performing Arts Network, June 6, 2017 We, active civil society organisations of the Palestinian cultural sector, condemn the decision of the governments of Norway and Denmark to freeze funding to Palestinian NGOs. This decision to halt Palestinian NGO funding will have an immediate and adverse effect on the sustainability of these NGOs, […]
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 […]