Freedom Bus seminars
The Freedom Ride in late September will not only include interactive theatre performances, music concerts and cultural activism – there will also be a series of seminars with some of Palestine’s leading activists, writers and scholars. Join the seminars to learn more about the mechanisms of occupation, colonialism, apartheid and global imperialism and more… Hear […]
Graphic Design workshops
Starting September 11th, The Freedom Theatre and Cinema Jenin are offering a series of weekly workshops in graphic design, led by Ingo Bever, media designer from Germany. The idea of this design group is to share and improve skills in different design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, FinalCut, AfterEffects). The workshops are aimed at supporting the […]
Join the Freedom Ride!
The Freedom Bus project is ready to take off! On the 23rd of September people from around the world will gather in Jenin to get onboard the bus, joining Palestinian actors, musicians, writers and activists in a Freedom Ride to key sites of resistance and oppression in the West Bank. Join this ride for justice and hear first-hand […]
Zakaria Zubeidi on death fast!
Zakaria Zubeidi, co-founder of The Freedom Theatre and former leader of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, has been imprisoned by the Palestinian Authority for close to four months. No charges have been made against him, no evidence presented and throughout his imprisonment his rights has been severely violated, as described by among others Human Rights Watch*. […]
Freedom Bus Concerts
The September Freedom Ride is less than three weeks away! — In addition to community visits, interactive theatre performances and seminars, the ride will also include several concerts featuring some of Palestine’s best contemporary music artists: — Freedom Ride Concert 1st October, Old City Beit Sahour. Featuring: DAM, Ministry of Dub-Key, Palestine Street, United Struggle Project […]
Zakaria Zubeidi remains in prison
At today’s court hearing Zakaria Zubeidi’s release was yet again postponed. 114 days have passed and Zakaria will remain imprisoned by the Palestinian Authority for at least another week. No charges or accusations have been brought forward. The incarceration has been proven to be illegal on numerous accounts. At this latest court hearing the […]
Zakaria Zubedi’s release postponed
On Sunday 26th of August Zakaria Zubeidi, co-founder of The Freedom Theatre, was supposed to be released after more than three months in the Palestinian Authority’s prison without charge. However, at a hearing on the same day the judge decided to postpone his release for one more week. When Zakaria’s lawyer, Farid Hawash asked how […]
Visit Italy in Jenin!
An evening of traditional Italian popular music and dance Tuesday 28th of August @19:00 in the garden of Cinema Jenin Presented by The Freedom Theatre, Cinema Jenin and Gelato Italian ice cream L’Uva Grisa, a folk music band from Italy, visits Jenin to share songs and dances inspired by traditional Italian street […]
Zakaria Zubeidi to be released on bail
In today’s court hearing it was decided that Zakaria Zubeidi will be released on bail this Sunday, 26th of August. The bail amount has not yet been confirmed and there is limited information about the circumstances of his release. More will follow. Read more about Zakaria Zubeidi’s case in previous news updates, for […]
Zakaria Zubeidi temporarily released
We begin this Eid holiday by sharing the good news that Zakaria Zubeidi, co-founder and avid supporter of The Freedom Theatre, is finally home with his family after being imprisoned by the Palestinian Authority for more than three months. Unfortunately Zakaria is not yet free, he has been temporarily released over the Eid holiday, […]