The Cultch and Rumble Theatre present
POSTPONED, DATES To Be Announced
The Horse of Jenin
An ode to the power of imagination and the resilience it brings.
25/26 CULTCH PRESENTATION
WARRIOR FESTIVAL
CANADIAN PREMIERE
By Alaa Shehada
Troupe Courage (Amsterdam)
75 minutes, no intermission
Recommended for ages 13+
Contains mature themes.
Historic Theatre
1895 Venables St,
Vancouver, BC
Phone:604-251-1363
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Saturday: 12–4pm
Sunday: Closed
Photo Credit: Dario & Misja photography
About the show
‘The horse in Arabic is a symbol of freedom. But to us, this horse is much more. This horse is us.’
Built from the debris of a major invasion, the Horse of Jenin sculpture became a constant presence in Alaa’s life growing up in Occupied Palestine. It stood proudly in the center of the city for twenty years, symbolizing hope and resistance.
Then, on OCT 29, 2023, an Israeli bulldozer entered the city, ripping the sculpture from its place — and from its people.
Now, Alaa is left wondering… What happened to the horse?
Combining storytelling, mask and stand-up comedy, The Horse of Jenin explores the everyday life of a boy growing up in Jenin in Occupied Palestine who, like every child in the world, just wants to play and have fun.
Warrior Festival Support
The Draw
SHOW CREDITS
Produced by Troupe Courage (Amsterdam)
Written and Performed by:
Alaa Shehada
Directors:
Katrien van Beurden, Thomas van Ouwerkerk
Stand-Up Comedy Consultant/Co-writer:
Sam Beale
Masks:
Den Durand
Music:
Remy van Kesteren, Khalil Al Batran
Dramaturgy:
Maarten Bos
Technical Designer:
Roderick Bredenoord
Artistic Associate:
Sacha Muller
Production Photography:
Kamerich & Budwilowitz
Marketing Photography:
Dario & Misja photography
Trailer:
David Koster
Artwork Featured in Trailer:
Thomas Kilpper
Troupe Courage Business Manager:
Monique Bos
U.S./Canadian Tour Producer:
Jenny Tibbels, 55B Productions
U.S. Premiere Co-Producers:
GOH Productions & 55B Productions
Reviews
TRAILER
Supported by
The Horse of Jenin is made possible with financial support to Troupe Courage from Amsterdam Fund for the Arts (AFK), Fonds 21, Performing Arts Fund NL (FPK), Cultuurfonds, Norma Fund, and crowdfunding platform voordekunst.
TICKET PRICES
Section A+:
$64
Section A:
$59
Section B:
$49
Section C:
$35
Ways to Save
Save 20% when you buy tickets to more than one Warrior Festival show!*
See the 2026 lineup
*This discount is automatically applied when you add more than one show in the Warrior Festival to your cart. Valid for Sections A+, A, B and General seats.
Group Discounts are available for this show while quantities last.
Please contact our Box Office for details: 604-251-1363 or
[email protected]
- Login to your Cultch account or create one
- Select your show date and time
- Choose Section A, B or C seats
- Enter INDIGENOUS in the promo code box and click Apply
The Cultch Connects Program provides complimentary tickets to community organizations and social service groups. It also offers complimentary tickets to individuals and families who may otherwise face barriers to attending Cultch performances. To request Cultch Connects tickets, please email [email protected]
This program is made possible with the support of our generous donor community. Learn more about what your donation can do for our community.
