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The horse of Jenin

Monday 28 October 2024

Monday 28 October 2024

In Paradiso - Main Hall

Doors: 19:30, Main programme: 20:30

  • Program is half seated, half standing

The Horse of Jenin is een theatervoorstelling van Troupe Courage, gespeeld en geschreven door de Palestijnse acteur en comedian Alaa Shehada, waarin hij zijn persoonlijke verhaal verweeft met de symboliek van een metershoog standbeeld van een paard, gemaakt uit de brokstukken van de oorlog in zijn woonplaats Jenin.

Het paard, een krachtig symbool van vrijheid en veerkracht, werd door een Israëlische bulldozer meegenomen, wat Alaa aanzette tot het stellen van vragen: Wat is er gebeurd met het paard? Via humor, verbeelding en rauwe eerlijkheid, schetst Alaa een leven vol strijd, opgroeien en overleven in Palestina. Met een combinatie van de bekende Troupe Courage speelstijl van stand-up comedy, storytelling, muziek en maskers, brengt de voorstelling niet alleen de pijn en moeilijkheden van een bezet gebied naar voren, maar ook de kracht van menselijke vindingrijkheid. Muzikale begeleiding komt van harpist Remy van Kesteren en Khalil Al Batran, terwijl Alaa samen met het publiek een nieuw paard van hoop en herinneringen bouwt.

De voorstelling is in het Engels gesproken.

Acteur en schrijver:
Alaa Shehada

Regie:
Katrien van Beurden en Thomas van Ouwerkerk.

Troupe Courage:

Internationaal spelerscollectief Troupe Courage maakt wereldwijd theater over de vindingrijkheid van mensen in hun strijd om te overleven: www.troupecourage.com

English:

The Horse of Jenin is a theatre production by Troupe Courage, written and performed by the Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada, in which he intertwines his personal story with the symbolism of a towering statue of a horse made from the rubble of war in his hometown of Jenin.

The horse, a powerful symbol of freedom and resilience, was taken by an Israeli bulldozer, prompting Alaa to ask: What happened to the horse? Alaa portrays a life filled with struggle, growing up, and surviving in Palestine through humour, imagination, and raw honesty. Combining stand-up comedy, storytelling, music, and masks, the performance highlights the pain and hardships of living in an occupied land and celebrates the strength of human ingenuity. Accompanied by music from harpist Remy van Kesteren and Khalil Al Batran, Alaa and the audience build a new horse—one of hope and memories.

The performance is spoken in English.

Performer and writer:
Alaa Shehada

Direction:
Katrien van Beurden en Thomas van Ouwerkerk.

Troupe Courage:
Troupe Courage creates theatre worldwide about the ingenuity of people in their struggle to survive: www.troupecourage.com

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  • Troupe Courage presents: The Horse Of Jenin by Alaa Shehada
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Buy a 'Kaartje voor een ander' ('Ticket for Another')

For this performance, you can buy a 'Kaartje voor een ander' ('Ticket for Another'). As Troupe Courage, we want to reach all layers of society with our stories about playing with life and death—young and old, rich and poor, left and right. Troupe Courage stands for accessible popular theatre. By donating a 'Ticket for Another' you help us bring together the most diverse and outspoken audience in the Netherlands.

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Theatrical performance by Troupe Courage

'The Horse of Jenin' is a performance by the international theatre collective Troupe Courage. Troupe Courage creates theatre worldwide about the ingenuity of people in their struggle to survive.'

Credits
Performance and creator: Alaa Shehada
Director: Katrien van Beurden
Co-director: Thomas van Ouwerkerk
Stand-up comedy and script support: Sam Beale
Masks: Den Durand
Music: Remy van Kesteren and Khalil Al Batran
Dramaturgy: Maarten Bos
Production support and business management: Monique Bos
Publicity: Sarah Milo and Blyde
Campaign photo: Dario&Misja photography

Special thanks to: Voordekunst, the crowdfunding donors, Jacqueline Kleijn, Hugo Keuzenkamp, Tjipke Bergsma, Nan van Houte, Lucas Hendricks.

How to get to Paradiso

Paradiso is on the Weteringschans 6-8 in Amsterdam. That is very close to Leidseplein. From every part of the city there are trams heading towards Leidseplein. From there on out you can walk to Paradiso. Free and secured underground bike parking is available on the opposite side of Paradiso. Travelling by car is difficult, since there are only a few busy parking lots nearby. 

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