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 […]
Nabil Al-Raee speaks in Geneva
Nabil Al-Raee, artistic director of The Freedom Theatre, is in Geneva to participate in two events at Theatre Saint-Gervais: November 24 at 20:00 The Freedom Theatre: its history, values and perspectives. Discussion between Nabil Al-Raee and Aline Alterman, philosopher and art historian from Paris, moderated by Emmanuel Deonna, City Councillor (Geneva) and co-president of the […]
‘The Wanted 18’ screened at The Freedom Theatre
On November 10, we show ‘The Wanted 18‘ at The Freedom Theatre! The film depicts how 18 cows became Israel’s most wanted fugitives and symbols of Palestinian resistance. ‘The Wanted 18’ is a 2014 Canadian-Palestinian animated documentary about the efforts of residents in Beit Sahour to start a small local dairy industry during the First […]
A new journey has begun!
After many months of preparation, a new adventure has begun at The Freedom Theatre: a one-year training program in early childhood education, based on a pedagogy of creativity and play! The program follows extensive research and involves both Palestinian and international specialists in early childhood education. 12 participants, mainly preschool teachers and preschool managers from across […]
Open letter to Invest in Peace: Before peace comes freedom
In September 2016, The Freedom Theatre was approached by Invest in Peace, a US initiative engaged in “creating economic and people-to-people partnerships among Palestinians and Israelis”, according to its website. Invest in Peace opposes the Palestinian BDS Movement, of which The Freedom Theatre is a strong supporter. Invest in Peace wrote to let us know that our […]
“Beyond our wildest dreams” – The Freedom Theatre on tour
The Freedom Theatre has travelled extensively this season, presenting our work in Portugal, Sweden and USA. The three separate tours have expanded our reach and given us the opportunity to introduce the concept of cultural resistance in Palestine to new audiences. In Portugal, our third-year Theatre School students Ihab Talahmeh, Raneen Odeh, Amir Abu Alrob, […]