The Freedom Theatre, Community theatre in Jenin refugee camp, West Bank
The Freedom Theatre is a theatre in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, with a stage, rehearsal rooms, and classroom spaces. It serves the local community as a place for performances, training, and artistic work.
The theatre was founded in 2006 after an earlier theatrical project in the camp was destroyed during the Israeli military incursion of 2002. The reopening made it possible to resume artistic work after several years without a dedicated space.
The theatre offers young people from the camp training in acting and stage techniques through a structured program. The productions that come out of this work are built around the stories of the people who live there.
Before visiting, it is worth checking the current program and access conditions, as these can change depending on the situation on the ground. The Jenin camp is in the northern West Bank and is reached through the city of Jenin.
The theatre was co-founded by Juliano Mer-Khamis, a Swedish-Palestinian actor and activist who grew up in the camp and was shot there in 2011. His story is closely tied to the place and remains present for those who work there.
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