An Evening With Marina Barham from Al-Harah Theatre Palestine

Join us as Marina Barham, General Director of Al Harah Theater in Bethlehem Palestine, shares the powerful story of Al Harah Theater and its impactful work in Palestine.

Marina will be speaking at venues across the UK, shedding light on the current situation in Palestine and the vital role of theatre in aiding children, young people, and communities in overcoming trauma. This is a unique opportunity for UK audiences to hear firsthand from a Palestinian cultural activist and to explore potential partnerships and collaborations.

Marina Barham is the co-founder and General Director of Al-Harah Theater, with over two decades of experience as a cultural operator in Palestine, the Middle East, and Europe. She has been a leading figure in numerous cultural initiatives and organizations, advocating for social change through the arts.

Al-Harah Theater is dedicated to creating transformative theatre experiences for audiences of all ages. With a commitment to authenticity and accessibility, the theatre tours locally, regionally, and internationally, reaching diverse communities and marginalized areas.

Al-Harah Theater has been recognized with numerous awards for its outstanding contributions to the arts, including Best Director, Best Actor, and Special Awards at various prestigious festivals. The theatre is also a proud member of several local, regional, and international networks, fostering collaboration and exchange.

Ben and David have both worked with Al-Harah in Palestine, Ben most recently leading together with Allie Butler workshops in the Grid Iron site-specific method with emerging Palestinian directors in 2020 and again in 2023 which led to two iterations of the Bethlehem Site-Specific Theatre Festival in 2021 and 2023. The festival premiered 11 new productions which took place in a wide variety of locations in Bethlehem, Beit Jala and Hebron.

www.alharah.org

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Marina Barham and learn about the inspiring work of Al Harah Theater.

Host or Publisher Ben Harrison and David Greig