New Board of Directors (2025–2027)
The Freedom Theatre, based in Jenin Refugee Camp, is proud to announce the formation of its 10th Board of Directors (2025–2027). This new board brings together a group of dedicated professionals from diverse fields, reflecting the rich social and cultural fabric of the Jenin community. 🟣 Board Members: Additional members:Rawan Lahlouh, Sanabel Nabhan, Mai Sinan, […]
The Freedom Theatre Announces Change in Artistic Leadership
June 28, 2024 Jenin Refugee Camp The Board of Directors of The Freedom Theatre announces that Ahmed Tobasi, who served as Artistic Director from June 2020 until June 2024, has concluded his role with the theatre as of June 2024. During his tenure, Tobasi contributed to the artistic development of the theatre through programming, collaborations, […]
The Elephant Wins Best Theatre Performance
The Elephant Wins Best Theatre Performance at the Third Palestine National Theatre Festival The award-winning street theatre production, created in Jenin by artists of The Freedom Performing Arts School, continues its journey across Palestine and the wider Arab region. The Freedom Theatre is proud to announce that its production The Elephant has won the award […]
Chair of the Freedom Theatre Board Arrested
Statement from The Freedom Theatre on the arrest of Bilal Al-Sadi Published On 1 Oct 2022 This afternoon Bilal Al-Sadi, Chair of the Freedom Theatre Board, was taken by the Israeli army. He was travelling through Zaatar military checkpoint with Mustafa Sheta, Producer at The Freedom Theatre, when the arrest occurred. They were both returning from a meeting with […]
ZAKARIA ZUBEIDI
ZAKARIA ZUBEIDI Compiled by Johanna WallinOriginally published in The Freedom Theatre: Performing Cultural Resistance in Palestine, edited by Ola Johansson and Johanna Wallin, LeftWord Books, 2018.(Reference link: https://mayday.leftword.com/the-freedom-theatre.html) Much has been written about Zakaria Zubeidi as the former leader of the al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, one of the main resistance groups in Jenin refugee camp during […]
Annual Report 2020
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Moving for Mental Health: The Freedom Theatre Joins Global Call for Care in Palestine
A cultural response to trauma, stigma, and survival, through art, dialogue, and community care. 10 October 2020 | The Freedom Theatre (TFT) in Jenin Refugee Camp is proud to join the international movement marking World Mental Health Day, reaffirming that mental health is not a private issue, it is a collective responsibility, and a fundamental […]
“The Island in Palestine” … An Online Event Featuring The Freedom Theatre
27 September 2020 | The Freedom Theatre (TFT) is pleased to invite audiences worldwide to “The Island in Palestine”, an online event presented in cooperation with Globala Torget. This special digital gathering offers an introduction to TFT as one of the most courageous cultural institutions in northern Palestine, a theatre that continues to create, train, […]
The Freedom Theatre’s Female Theatre Club Builds a Feminist Artistic Network
17 September 2020 | Jenin, Palestine, As part of The Freedom Theatre’s (TFT) Child & Youth Programme, the Female Theatre Club continues to grow as a vital space for girls and young women to create, speak, and lead through theatre. Facilitated by TFT trainer Ranin Odeh, the club reflects TFT’s long-term commitment to building a […]
Mask Theatre Workshop Concludes at The Freedom Theatre
12 September 2020 | The Freedom Theatre (TFT) has concluded an intensive 10-day Masks Theatrical Workshop, delivered as part of its ongoing commitment to professional performing arts training and the development of a new generation of Palestinian theatre-makers. Held at The Freedom Theatre Performing Arts School in Jenin, the workshop brought together acting school students […]