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The Siege tours the West Bank: April 4-17

April 2002. Spring in Bethlehem. A group of Palestinian freedom fighters seek sanctuary in the Church of the Nativity, one of the world’s holiest sites, as the Israeli army closes in. Along with the fighters are some 200 priests, nuns and civilians. The siege lasts for 39 days, paralyzing the centre of Bethlehem. While the world is watching, the fighters are faced with the question of whether to struggle to the end or to surrender.

In April 2015, The Freedom Theatre will embark on a tour of the West Bank with a brand new production: The Siege. The play is based on exclusive interviews with people trapped inside the Church of the Nativity during those fateful 39 days, including the fighters who are now exiled across Europe and Gaza. 

OPENING OF THE SIEGE AND CELEBRATION OF CULTURAL RESISTANCE 
April 4, at The Freedom Theatre
Jenin Refugee Camp

12:00 Juliano Memorial and Celebration of Cultural Resistance
15:00 Opening of The Siege
Tickets 5 NIS, at the door.

April 4 is the fourth anniversary of the unsolved murder of Juliano Mer Khamis, co-founder of The Freedom Theatre. On this day we honour Juliano’s life, work and legacy, while we repeat our demand that those responsible for this crime be brought to justice. Read more.

OTHER PERFORMANCES AT THE FREEDOM THEATRE
Sunday April 5, at 15:00
Monday April 6, at 11:00 and at 19:00
Sunday April 12, at 15:00
Monday April 13, at 11:00
Tickets 5 NIS, at the door.

OTHER WEST BANK PERFORMANCES
Wednesday April 8, at 20:00
Al Kasaba Theatre, Ramallah

Tickets 30 NIS, 20 NIS for students
For more information, call Al Kasaba on +970(2)2965292/3 / +970(0)592965292 or email: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!.

Wednesday April 15, at 18:00
The Palestinian Circus School, Birzeit
Tickets 5 NIS, at the door.
For more information call +970(0)22812000, email: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!

Friday April 17, at 18:00
Dar Annadwa, Bethlehem

Paul VI St. 109
Tickets 10 NIS, at the door.
For more information call +970(0)22764576, or email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!.

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UK TOUR: May 13-June 20
In May, The Freedom Theatre will embark on its first-ever tour of Britain with The Siege. Tour dates & details: www.thefreedomtheatre.org/the-siege.


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