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 […]
Celebration of Cultural Resistance at The Freedom Theatre
Cultural Resistance Festival of Palestinian Theatre April 4-11, 2018 – The Freedom Theatre, Jenin refugee camp “My dream is that The Freedom Theatre will be the major force, cooperating with others in generating cultural resistance, carrying on it’s shoulders universal values of freedom and justice.” Juliano Mer Khamis April is a month with profound meaning for The Freedom […]
Artistic volunteers wanted in Jenin!
Artistic volunteers wanted in Jenin! Looking for volunteer opportunities over the next few months? Look no further! We are looking for voice trainers, costume and product designers, and scenographers to support our activities in the theatre school, training and workshops and upcoming productions! If you are interested and would like to apply, please send us […]
PRESS RELEASE – ARREST OF ZAKARIA ZUBEIDI
In the early morning of Wednesday 27th of February, the Israeli Occupation Forces arrested Zakaria Zubeidi one of the founders of The Freedom Theatre and one of the students of the Stone Theatre, that was destroyed during the second Intifada. Zakaria co-founded The Freedom Theatre with Juliano Mer-Khamis who was murdered outside the theatre on […]
Grey Rock
Would you like to see a Palestinian on the moon? Graduates of The Freedom Theatre’s acting school, Alaa Shehada and Motaz Malhees are involved in the new play called ‘Grey Rock’, directed by renowned Palestinian director Amir Nizar Zuabi. The play is in English and the rehearsals take place in Ramallah, the West Bank. ‘Grey […]
Palestinian Performing Arts Showcase 2018
We are proud to be a part of the Palestinian Performing Arts Showcase 2018! The Palestinian Performing Arts Network (PPAN) cordially invites you to attend the “Palestinian Performing Arts Showcase 2018” from Thursday November 29th – Saturday December 1st, 2018 in Ramallah. The Opening Session will commence at 10:00 AM at the Palestine Red Crescent Society, […]
The Hands Up! From Gaza to Jenin
We had a game-changing experience as we hosted brilliant young girls from Gaza in Jenin. A string of short plays in English was performed by the three winning groups of the playwriting competition organised by The Hands Up Project. The groups of children are from UNRWA schools in Gaza and spent a few days in the […]
Mustakbalna Reunites Palestinian Women
Yesterday was an important day for us, as we held a conference with women from the Palestinian National Coalition and our women participants of Mustakbalna project. At the conference which was held in the city of Ramallah, a dialogue took place between our trainees and women from decision-making positions in Palestine. Our Project Mustakbalna aims […]