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The Horse of Jenin

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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)

Photo Credit: Dario & Misja photography

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FEB 11–MAR 29

Six urgent & bold works.
Poetry, Dance & Theatre.

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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.

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The Draw

Constructed from the fragments of Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada’s own memories, The Horse of Jenin is an ode to the power of imagination and the resilience it brings.

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

“The captivating solo show effortlessly holds the full spectrum of what it means to be human, conjuring everything from child-like silliness to unimaginable grief.”
—Citlali Pizarro
3Views
“The show never loses sight of Palestinian suffering, but Alaa also very confidently conveys an uplifting mood that includes many moments of humour, pride and hope.”
—Keith McKenna
British Theatre Guide
“Alaa Shehada tells with brilliantly comic twists about life and violence in Palestine.”
—Neil van der Linden
Theatrekrant
“With humor and heart, The Horse of Jenin reminds us that even amidst the rubble of loss, the human spirit has the capacity to rebuild, resist, and reimagine a brighter future.”
—Stephi Wild
Broadway World
“The captivating solo show effortlessly holds the full spectrum of what it means to be human, conjuring everything from child-like silliness to unimaginable grief.”
—Citlali Pizarro
3Views
“The show never loses sight of Palestinian suffering, but Alaa also very confidently conveys an uplifting mood that includes many moments of humour, pride and hope.”
—Keith McKenna
British Theatre Guide
“Alaa Shehada tells with brilliantly comic twists about life and violence in Palestine.”
—Neil van der Linden
Theatrekrant
“With humor and heart, The Horse of Jenin reminds us that even amidst the rubble of loss, the human spirit has the capacity to rebuild, resist, and reimagine a brighter future.”
—Stephi Wild
Broadway World
“The captivating solo show effortlessly holds the full spectrum of what it means to be human, conjuring everything from child-like silliness to unimaginable grief.”
—Citlali Pizarro
3Views
“The show never loses sight of Palestinian suffering, but Alaa also very confidently conveys an uplifting mood that includes many moments of humour, pride and hope.”
—Keith McKenna
British Theatre Guide

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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.

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$59

Section B:
$49

Section C:
$35

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