News
Zakaria Zubeidi released after international campaign
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2012-01-22
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Israel Revokes Zakaria Zubeidi’s Amnesty
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-12-31
Israel Revokes Zakaria Zubeidi’s Amnesty more »
Midnight Raid - Life accounts under military rule
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-12-30
At 2pm on Wednesday, January 4th, The Freedom Theatre will stage a second Playback Theatre event. more »
Invasions and harassment continues
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-12-23
Israeli army again invades Jenin and arrests culture workers more »
Military invasion in Jenin met by theatre performance
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-12-21
Press release: military invasion in Jenin met by theatre performance today! more »
Songs for Freedom
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-10-27
A very special event in support of The Freedom Theatre more »
The Freedom Theatre in New York!!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-10-18
From the Jenin refugee camp in Palestine a premiere performance in the U.S. more »
An open discussion with our 3rd year Acting School students in New Tork
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-10-16
Creation Under Occupation - find out what it means on October 27, 2011 from 7 to 9pm at All Souls Unitarian Church more »
Open letter to the Israeli security apparatus
by: date: 2011-10-04
This is an open letter from representatives of the international volunteers and staff members, the friends, supporters and foundation of The Freedom Theatre in Jenin to the Israeli security apparatus including the Shabak, the IDF and Israeli Police. more »
The Freedom Theatre Acting School Presents 'While Waiting'
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-09-10
The Freedom Theatre presents While Waiting (inspired by Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot). Directed by Udi Aloni. more »
The Freedom Theatre in Germany
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-09-04
The Freedom Theatre tours it's 1st year Acting School show to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. more »
Crime and Punishment
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-08-30
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Freedom Theatre targeted again
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-08-22
After the Israeli army targets the theatre twice during the last month, arresting three of its members, today at approximately 02:00 in the morning of the 22nd August the Israeli army surrounded The Freedom Theatre and the Nagnaghiya family home. more »
Action Alert - By American Friends of TFT
by: Freedom Theatre date: 2011-08-20
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Reply to the Israeli Embassy in Londons letter
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-08-18
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Freedom Theatre attacked by Israeli Army
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-07-27
Last night at 3am in the morning the Freedom Theatre was attacked by the Israeli Army and members of the theatre were arrested from their homes. more »
Passengers of the vessel, Juliano, siezed by Israeli Forces
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-07-20
Statement calling for the immediate release of Dror Feiler and fellow passengers on the French boat, Dignite/Karama. more »
Despite attacks TFT continues
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-07-08
Despite continued harassment by The Israeli Army, TFT continues. During Ramadan we are showing a series of childrens films for the kids of Jenin refugee camp and Jenin area. more »
The Freedom Theatre in France
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-06-25
The 1st year Acting School show, 'Sho Kman' after opening in Jenin Refugee Camp takes to the road with it's first tour which will take them through France and later a tour of Germany and Austria in the Autumn. more »
The Freedom Theatre Continues
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-06-20
Sho Kman is a devised physical performance, encapsulating how the young people of Palestine see the World around them. more »
Acting Student Rami Hwayel taken by Israeli Army
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-06-08
Rami Hwayel, acting student in the theatre was taken today by the Israeli Army on his way home to Jenin. more »
Celebration of the Life and Work of Juliano Mer Khamis
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-05-04
Memorial event for Juliano in America more »
Murdered: Juliano Mer-Khamis
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-04-07
On Tuesday 4th April 2011, our friend, teacher and leader, Juliano Mer Khamis was murdered by an unknown enemy of freedom and culture. more »
In memory of Juliano Mer Khamis
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-04-05
The Freedom Theatre passionately invites you to celebrate the life of Juliano Mer Khamis on Thursday 7th April 2011. more »
Happy Birthday Bilal Saadi
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-03-08
Today is Bilaals Birthday more »
Buy Your Seat Now!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-01-12
The Freedom Theatre is building a New Theatre in Jenin City. Join us now and make sure you always have a seat at the most professional theatre in the West Bank! more »
Theatre Under Occupation - Update on Kidnapped Staff
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2011-01-08
Update on the 2 members of TFT that were kidnapped several days ago by the Israeli Army more »
Wonderland in Jenin!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2010-12-21
The Freedom Theatre’s new production – Alice in Wonderland – opened on January 23, 2011. more »
New York Celebrates The Freedom Theatre
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2010-10-10
During the month of October, a series of events will be organised in New York, in support of The Freedom Theatre in Jenin... more »
Open to Public: What If Antigone Were A Refugee?
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2010-08-10
On October 16, New York will be celebrating and promoting two interconnected innovative projects: the feature film "Antigone in Jenin" and The Freedom Theatre Filmmaking Studio. more »
Coming Soon: Men in the Sun
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2010-07-09
The Freedom Theatre’s Acting School students are preparing for their new production, an adaptation of Ghassan Khanafani’s Men in the Sun. The play is directed by Josh Perlstein… more »
Yes, Believe Your Eyes!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2010-06-17
The New Freedom Theatre in Jenin City is emerging! And we need your support to complete it... more »
Gaza Graffiti Exhibition
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2010-02-28
Photography exhibition by Swedish photographer Mia Grondahl will be displayed at The Freedom Theatre on 6-14 March 2010. more »
Volunteer at The Freedom Theatre!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2010-01-06
We are looking for professional volunteers to teach filmmaking and photography. more »
The Freedom Theatre Arts Festival
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2009-12-14
The Freedom Theatre is organising an Arts Festival in Jenin Camp, presenting the results of its work during the past year. The programme includes photography, film and theatre… more »
Acting School to Tour Germany and Austria
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2009-08-20
The Freedom Theatre's acting students prepare for their first international tour... more »
Fragments of Palestine Opens at The Freedom Theatre
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2009-07-14
The Freedom Theatre Acting Students open their new production called “Fragments of Palestine” on 20 July at 14.00. more »
First Theatre Festival!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2009-06-23
The Freedom Theatre is organising its first Theatre Festival for children and youth in Jenin. more »
The Magic Flute tours France!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2009-06-22
The Freedom Theatre's young acting group, Dragon, has completed a first international tour with their play "The Magic Flute". more »
Press Release: The Freedom Theatre Under Attack!
by: date: 2009-04-16
In the morning of April 15, 2009, an unknown individual set fire to The Freedom Theatre in Jenin Refugee Camp, Occupied Palestine. more »
First Student Production!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2009-03-16
The first class at The Freedom Theatre's Acting School perform Animal Farm in Jenin Camp! more »
New Theatre Opening!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2008-11-14
The Freedom Theatre Inaugurates its newly reconstructed theatre space with the play "Atsi". more »
London Cries in Support of The Freedom Theatre!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2008-11-14
Support The Jenin Freedom Theatre by attending a special benefit performance of LONDON CRIES at the Irondale Center in Brooklyn, New York. more »
DAM performs at The Freedom Theatre!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2008-07-12
On Monday 14 July 2008 at 16.30, Palestinian rap group DAM gives a concert at The Freedom Theatre in Jenin Refugee Camp. more »
The Freedom Theatre's First Youth Photography Exhibition Opens
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2008-06-02
On June 6 2008, at 17.00, The Freedom Theatre opens its first photography exhibition prepared by children and youth in Jenin Refugee Camp. The exhibition is called Freedom and Oppression... more »
Special Screening of The Heart of Jenin
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2008-03-24
On Tuesday 25 March 2008, The Freedom Theatre organises a special screening preceding the world release of the film The Heart of Jenin. more »
The Journey Begins...
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2008-01-30
The "Bad Boys" youth acting group have opened their new play - The Journey - in front of a full theatre hall in Jenin Camp. more »
New Youth Magazine Launched!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2008-01-29
The first issue of The Freedom Theatre's new youth magazine - Voices - has been published and distributed in Jenin Camp. more »
Cappuccino in Ramallah in Jenin!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2008-01-08
On January 23, 2008, The Freedom Theatre is hosting a second performance of the play "Cappuccino in Ramallah". more »
Arts and Media Library Official Opening
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2007-09-21
On August 23, The Freedom Theatre Arts and Media Library was officially opened in Jenin Refugee Camp, attended by Pnina Feiler whose generous donation supported its establishment. more »
New Play Opens at The Freedom Theatre!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2007-08-16
At 6pm Wednesday evening, August 15, the theatre hall in Jenin Camp is full. The audience is waiting for the lights to go out and to welcome on stage the first of The Freedom Theatre’s own theatre productions – To Be or Not to Be… more »
The Return...
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2007-08-15
On Friday August 17, 2007 The Freedom Theatre, Birthright Unplugged and Voices Beyond Walls present a photography exhibition and film screening at The Freedom Theatre in Jenin Camp. more »
A Month of Circus in Jenin
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2007-08-06
Between August 23 and September 25 The Freedom Theatre is hosting a Circus Festival in Jenin Camp... more »
To Be or Not to Be - Opening soon!
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2007-08-05
The Freedom Theatre's first own theatre production will open on August 15, 2007. more »
Generation Palestine in Jenin
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2007-08-02
French theatre group adapts a beautiful play together with Palestinian actors at The Freedom Theatre… more »
Clownery Without Borders in Jenin Camp
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2007-07-30
Some 700 children gathered in the midst of Jenin Camp on July 29 to see a circus performance... more »
Dream and Wisdom at The Freedom Theatre
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 2007-07-03
Al Qafilah Theatre put up a unique marionette performance at the theatre in Jenin Camp... more »
Boomchucka circus, take 3!
by: The Freedom Theatre Team date: 2007-02-13
Boomchucka circus has done it again! For the third time the hilarious circus group has performed in The Freedom Theatre. more »
Theatre against corruption!
by: The Freedom Theatre Team date: 2007-02-13
Between the 27-29th of January Al-Hares puppet show tackled issues of corruption, nepotism, and favoritism in The Freedom Theatre for children. more »
The opening of the Art Exhibition
by: The Freedom Theatre Team date: 2007-02-13
The opening was a great success! more »
Workshops with Pedal Powered Clowns
by: The Freedom Theatre Team date: 2007-02-13
Workshops with Pedal Powered Clowns
Representatives from the crazy group “Pedal Powered Clowns” held four days of workshops in the middle of January. more »
Our first Newsletter!
by: The Freedom Theatre Team date: 2007-02-13
A message from The Freedom Theatre is on the loose! more »
Do not Forget Lebanon, Opening of the Exhibition
by: The Freedom Theatre Team date: 2006-12-22
Program for the opening of the art exhibition and the Ahmed Al-Khatib Computer Centre. more »
The Ahmad El-Khatib Computer Centre now open!
by: Theatre team date: 2006-11-21
Thanks to the generous donation of Mr. Daniel Abrahams from the United States, The Freedom Theatre has been able to set up a fully equipped computer centre for the children in Jenin Refugee Camp. more »
To commemorate the marriage between: Rand Qatarneh and Ghaith Khair
by: The Freedom Theatre team date: 2006-09-30
“The Freedom Theatre” will be built on the land purchased through a generous donation inspired by Rand Qatarneh's love of drama and her sister Dania Qatarneh's commitment to social justice. more »
Skoll Foundation
by: The Freedom Theatre team date: 2006-09-30
The Skoll Foundation has given The Freedom Theatre a grant which will enable the purchase of a complete sound system for the temporary theatre. more »
Thanks to "Shukran"!
by: The Theatre team date: 2006-09-30
The Freedom Theatre wishes to thank the artists from "Shukran" for their contribution, help and support as well as all the others that sponsored and supported the event. more »
Few good news...
by: The Theatre team date: 2006-09-10
Today an attempt to turn this cycle of violence towards a cycle of peace, was stopped at the very gate of Jenin. more »
We are proud to welcome The Peace Cycle to Jenin refugee camp!
by: date: 2006-09-04
Over 30 cyclists from all over Europe are making the journey from London to Palestine, joining the Palestinian people in their struggle against the occupation. more »
“Do not forget- Lebanon, July 2006” - Invitation to an Art Exhibition
by: The Theatre team date: 2006-08-20
The Freedom Theatre of Jenin Refugee Camp and The Freedom Theatre Foundation of Sweden, invites artist from all around the world to join the children of Jenin in an art exhibition. more »
Murder in Jenin
by: Theatre team date: 2006-07-08
6 July- 2006: Press Release on the killing of two friends of The Freedom Theatre in the Jenin refugee camp. more »
Opening of the Freedom Theatre!
by: Theatre team date: 2006-02-14
Final preparations are under way for the opening of the Jenin refugee camp Freedom Theatre. The Freedom Theatre, inspired by activities initiated by Arna Mer-Khamis during the first Intifada, was established by residents of the Jenin refugee camp in cooperation with Palestinian activists and artists from Haifa and the Galilee, as well as activists from Sweden and Britain. more »
International support groups
by: Theatre team date: 2006-02-04
International groups are invited and encourraged to contact us on setting up exchanges and possible co-productions. more »
Freedom Theatre attacked by Israeli Army
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 0000-00-00
Last night at 3am in the morning the Freedom Theatre was attacked by the Israeli Army and members of the theatre were arrested from their homes. more »
Video of Aftermath from IDF raid
by: Admin date: 0000-00-00
The Freedom Theatre was attacked by the Israeli army at the early morning of the 27th of July. The army spokesperson has claimed that the Israeli army did not raid the theatre. Photo and film documentation confirms that the army raid resulted in the shattering of most of the windows of the theatre's multimedia centre and office building. Witnesses also report harassment and threats to several theatre employees. more »
Response to the Israeli Embassy in Londons Letter
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 0000-00-00
Jacob Gough acting general manager at The Freedom Theatre responds to the email sent out by the Israeli embassy in London to the people who sent letters of support for TFT and condemnation against the Israeli security services treatment of TFT and its staff. more »
Israeli army target The Freedom Theatre again
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 0000-00-00
After the Israeli army targets the theatre twice during the last month, arresting three of its members, today at approximately 02:00 in the morning of the 22nd August the Israeli army surrounded The Freedom Theatre and the Nagnaghiya family home. more »
Israeli army target The Freedom Theatre again
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 0000-00-00
After the Israeli army targets the theatre twice during the last month, arresting three of its members, today at approximately 02:00 in the morning of the 22nd August the Israeli army surrounded The Freedom Theatre and the Nagnaghiya family home. more »
The Freedom Theatre in New York
by: The Freedom Theatre date: 0000-00-00
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