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 […]
The Warehouse
Congratulations to our students on completing their first year at The Freedom Theatre’s School of Performing Arts! This year’s class presentation, The Warehouse, continues a long-standing tradition within The Freedom Theatre of using educational performances as milestones in the students’ artistic journey. The production was directed by Khawla Ibrahim, an award-winning director from the Golan […]
Louse and Lice
The Freedom Theatre Production (2019)Written by: Milad GhalibDirected by: Ahmed TobasiPerformed by: Samah Mahmoud & Khalil Al-BatranScenography: Fairouze NastasMusic: Hassan SheikhLighting & Set Execution: Ahmed MatahenSound Engineering: Sami Al-SadiPhotography & Media: Mohammed MoawiaProducer: Mustafa Sheta About the Play Louse and Lice is a playful, fast-paced children’s production that tackles one of the simplest yet most essential topics in a child’s daily life: personal hygiene. Through humor, […]
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. […]
Fairuz’ Secret
The Freedom Theatre Production (2019)Written by: Mélanie DahlDirected by: Ahmed TobasiPuppets by: Nidal KhateebArtistic Preparation: Fidaa ZidanPerformed by: Arwa Hleihl, Majde Nazzal, Munther BannourahScenography: Ahmed MatahenLighting: Adnan NaghnaghiaSound Engineering: Sami Al-SadiPoster Design & Photography: Mohammed Moawia Producer: Mustafa Sheta About the Play Fairuz’ Secret is a heartwarming puppet theatre production for children, blending humour, imagination, […]
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 […]
The Little Lantern
The Freedom Theatre Production (2019) Written by: Ghassan Kanafani Directed by: Ahmed Tobasi Performed by: Henna Haj Hassan, Ranin Odeh, Shahd Samara, Khalil Al-Batran, Motasem Abu Hasan, Ayman Hassanin, Ahmed Tobasi Scenography & Set Design: Ahmed Matahen Lighting: Adnan Naghnaghia Sound Engineering: Sami Al-Sadi Costumes: Dawlat Shaaban Photography & Media: Mohammad Moawia Producer: Mustafa Sheta […]