Zubeidi’s court hearing postponed
After being released on bail on October 1st, Zakaria Zubeidi had a court hearing on October 7th which was said to be the final one, to determine whether he would be indicted or not. However the only decision made was to postpone the hearing yet again. The next court hearing was scheduled for October 14th. […]
A message from Zakaria Zubeidi
A video message from Zakaria Zubeidi to the people who supported him during the long months that he spent in Palestinian Authority prison. Zakaria’s ordeal is not over yet since he has only been released on bail pending further court hearings but thanks to each and everyone who spoke out, the immediate threat to Zakaria’s […]
The Freedom Bus – a historic Freedom Ride
The Freedom Bus project has completed its first Freedom Ride, bringing together hundreds of Palestinians and internationals on a tour to communities all over the West Bank of occupied Palestine. During the ride, The Freedom Bus visited some of the most besieged areas of the West Bank. Palestinian actors and musicians enacted personal accounts of community […]
The Freedom Bus final concert!
What has truly been a historical Freedom Ride is coming to an end. Tonight the Freedom Bus final concert will take place in the Old City of Beit Sahour. Featuring DAM, Toot Ard توت ارض, Ministry of Dub-Key, Palestine Street and United Struggle Project! TIME: 8-10 pm VENUE: Old City, Beit Sahour …. Bring your friends for a party with some of […]
Zakaria Zubeidi released on bail
Today, October 1, Zakaria Zubeidi was finally released on bail and is on his way home to Jenin from Jericho where he has been held in punitive detention for almost five months. Our sincere gratitude to everyone who has worked so hard for Zakaria’s release! A press conference will be held at The Freedom Theatre […]
Common dreams
Common dreams – a sharing of Palestinian and Korean culture Welcome to enjoy some of Korea’s and Palestine’s finest artists: an evening of music, magic, dance, circus, taekwondo and much more When: October 10th, @5-7 pm Where: The Freedom Theatre, Jenin Refugee Camp A cooperation between KOICA and The Freedom Theatre
Zubeidi’s release postponed yet again
Zakaria Zubeidi, co-founder of The Freedom Theatre, has been held in Palestinian Authority prison since May 13 and no charges or evidence of wrongdoing have been presented against him. He has been severely mistreated and his rights violated on many accounts. Instead of being charged or released, Zakaria’s punitive detention is repeatedly extended. Last week […]
Same theatre, new look
As an organisation devoted to social change through culture and the arts, The Freedom Theatre is forever growing and changing in response to community needs, artistic trends and visions. What began as a small grassroots initiative in 2006 has developed into a leading cultural centre in the north of the West Bank. As we continued […]
The Caretaker opens to full house
The Freedom Theatre’s latest in-house production, The Caretaker, opened on September 23. More than 200 people filled the theatre hall in Jenin Refugee Camp to watch The Freedom Theatre’s Acting School students perform an adaptation of Harold Pinter’s celebrated play. … … “It’s the first time at a Pinter play I see children laughing!” “The […]
Freedom Bus blog – join the ride!
Read all about what happens in Nablus, Nabi Saleh, Al Walaja, Khan Al Ahmar, Hebron, Betlehem and the other places that the Freedom Bus visits. Reports, photos and videos as well as the latest info on upcoming events. … freedombuspalestine.wordpress.com