Performances of kids for kids play, ‘Trash’
The children participating in theatre workshops at The Freedom Theatre are currently rehearsing their play, Trash, originally presented in 2016 as the outcome of a process of raising awareness among children about the environment. Trash will be performed six times in January-February for children, youth and families. The play is directed by Ahmed Tobasi assisted by Alaa Shehada, […]
Winter Camp for children
We proudly announce our very first winter camp with creative activities for children during the winter school holidays! Since the founding of The Freedom Theatre in 2006 we have offered a wide range of activities for children and youth, and we begin this year with a new initiative aimed at children aged 5 years and […]
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 […]