The Freedom Theatre Announces Change in Artistic Leadership
June 28, 2024 Jenin Refugee Camp The Board of Directors of The Freedom Theatre announces that Ahmed Tobasi, who served as Artistic Director from June 2020 until June 2024, has concluded his role with the theatre as of June 2024. During his tenure, Tobasi contributed to the artistic development of the theatre through programming, collaborations, […]
The Elephant Wins Best Theatre Performance
The Elephant Wins Best Theatre Performance at the Third Palestine National Theatre Festival The award-winning street theatre production, created in Jenin by artists of The Freedom Performing Arts School, continues its journey across Palestine and the wider Arab region. The Freedom Theatre is proud to announce that its production The Elephant has won the award […]
Annual Report 2020
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“The Island in Palestine” … An Online Event Featuring The Freedom Theatre
27 September 2020 | The Freedom Theatre (TFT) is pleased to invite audiences worldwide to “The Island in Palestine”, an online event presented in cooperation with Globala Torget. This special digital gathering offers an introduction to TFT as one of the most courageous cultural institutions in northern Palestine, a theatre that continues to create, train, […]
Mask Theatre Workshop Concludes at The Freedom Theatre
12 September 2020 | The Freedom Theatre (TFT) has concluded an intensive 10-day Masks Theatrical Workshop, delivered as part of its ongoing commitment to professional performing arts training and the development of a new generation of Palestinian theatre-makers. Held at The Freedom Theatre Performing Arts School in Jenin, the workshop brought together acting school students […]
The Freedom Theatre Appoints Ahmed Tobasi as New Artistic Director
The Freedom Theatre is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ahmed Tobasi as its new Artistic Director. Born in Jenin Refugee Camp, Tobasi’s personal journey reflects the intertwined cultural and political struggles that shape Palestinian identity. Growing up amid the harsh realities of the Israeli occupation, the first and second Intifadas, and the repeated invasions […]
COVID-19 Update – March 31 2020
Coronavirus Update: The Freedom Theatre Response Following the recent Coronavirus outbreak, the President of Palestine announced a state of emergency for 30 days starting March 5, 2020, which is likely to be extended in the coming weeks and possibly months. Like many places around the world, the West Bank is gradually adjusting to the realities […]
Kids of Jenin Camp documentary film coming soon!
The Freedom Theatre Collaborates on Feature Documentary “Kids of Jenin Camp” The Freedom Theatre is thrilled to announce its role as the official producer of the feature documentary film, “Kids of Jenin Camp.” “Kids of Jenin Camp” is a long-term documentary that follows the daily lives of ten children growing up in Jenin Refugee Camp. […]
Louse and Lice
The Freedom Theatre Production (2019)Written by: Milad GhalibDirected by: Ahmed TobasiPerformed by: Samah Mahmoud & Khalil Al-BatranScenography: Fairouze NastasMusic: Hassan SheikhLighting & Set Execution: Ahmed MatahenSound Engineering: Sami Al-SadiPhotography & Media: Mohammed MoawiaProducer: Mustafa Sheta About the Play Louse and Lice is a playful, fast-paced children’s production that tackles one of the simplest yet most essential topics in a child’s daily life: personal hygiene. Through humor, […]
Experimental Freedom Bus Ride
Acting Students Take Part in Experimental Freedom Bus Tour In October 2019, students from The Freedom Theatre’s acting school embarked on an experimental Freedom Bus tour. Led by resident artist and theatre graduate Faisal Abu Alhayjaa, the group visited some of the most oppressed areas of the West Bank, including the Jordan Valley and Hebron. […]