Statement of Solidarity: The Freedom Theatre Under Attack
Jenin Refugee Camp, Occupied Palestine – April 2009 In the early hours of April 15, 2009, an arson attack targeted The Freedom Theatre (TFT) in Jenin Refugee Camp. An unidentified individual set fire to the theatre’s main entrance, causing severe damage to the door. Due to swift circumstances, the fire did not spread into the […]
Animal Farm (2009)
The First Production of The Freedom Theatre School In March 2009, The Freedom Theatre presented Animal Farm, its first in-house production and the inaugural work of its newly established Professional Theatre School. Staged in Jenin Refugee Camp, Occupied Palestine, the production marked a defining moment in the theatre’s artistic, educational, and political journey, asserting theatre […]
The Freedom Theatre Reopens with “The Sneeze” – A Bold Celebration of Palestinian Theatre and Global Storytelling
The Freedom Theatre Reopens with “The Sneeze” – A Bold Celebration of Palestinian Theatre and Global Storytelling The Freedom Theatre proudly announces the grand inauguration of its newly reconstructed theatre space in Jenin Refugee Camp, Palestine, with a vibrant theatrical evening: “The Sneeze”. This innovative production brings to life three short comedies by the legendary […]
DAM performance at the theatre!
DAM Live at The Freedom Theatre Hip Hop, Resistance, and the Sound of a Generation On Monday, 14 July 2008, The Freedom Theatre in Jenin Refugee Camp, Palestine, hosted a landmark cultural event featuring the first-ever live performance of DAM in Jenin. The concert marked a defining moment in the intersection of Palestinian hip hop, […]
Freedom and Oppression
Freedom and Oppression The First Youth Photography Exhibition at The Freedom Theatre On 6 June 2008, The Freedom Theatre in Jenin Refugee Camp, Palestine, opened its first photography exhibition created by children and youth from the camp. Titled Freedom and Oppression, the exhibition marked a significant moment in the theatre’s early commitment to youth-led artistic […]
A Dramatic Revival
The Freedom Theatre
The Cycle of Violence
The last few days in Jenin has brought few good news. On an almost daily basis the Israeli army has entered the camp and left dead and wounded behind. The sounds of the night, alongside the song of crickets and roosters, are filled with gunfire. Today an attempt to turn this cycle of violence towards […]
The Return…
On Friday August 17, 2007 The Freedom Theatre, Birthright Unplugged and Voices Beyond Walls present a photography exhibition and film screening, The Return, at The Freedom Theatre in Jenin Camp. Three projects are being presented at this event. Children who took part in a Birthright Unplugged trip to Jerusalem, Haifa and surrounding villages, where […]
Generation Palestine
In mid-July “The Serious and Ludicrous Escapade of the Cyclist” theatre group from France arrived in Jenin to work with children and youth at The Freedom Theatre. During acting workshops the group gathered impressions for a unique adaptation of their play “While Walking I Saw…”, performed together with two Palestinian actors at the theatre […]
Clowns Without Borders in Jenin!
Some 700 children gathered in the midst of Jenin Refugee Camp on July 29 to see a circus performance staged by Clowns Without Borders from France as well as the Palestine National Circus School from Ramallah. Smiles and laughter abound among the young audience who, defying the late afternoon sun, came out to enjoy […]