Egypt Tour
“It really, to me, shows how art can and sometimes should be at the same time the most political and most aesthetic of acts. […] I would add that I think what was most special was that so often [the actors] were smiling, there was joy, which is crucial, especially around here – Cairo, Gaza, […]
In Solidarity with Hana Shalabi
The girls in the photography workshop organized a demonstration in Jenin in support for the immediate release of Hana Shalabi, a 29 year old woman from Burqin who has been on a hunger strike since February 16th in protest of her detention. On Saturday March 10th at noon the girls headed to Jenin city with […]
Stories From the Arab Spring
Stories from the Arab Spring: The Freedom Theatre performs in Amman, Jordan One year ago – February 25th 2011, ten thousand protesters took to the streets of Amman demanding economic and political reform. Since then, Amman and other cities in Jordan have seen numerous public demonstrations inspired by the Arab Spring. Protestors have opposed government […]
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 […]
Do not forget Lebanon
The opening of the art exhibition “Do not forget Lebanon, July 2006” became a huge success. It took place on the 12th of January, 2007, at The Freedom Theatre in Jenin Refugee Camp.