Horse of Jenin

THE HORSE OF JENIN

By Alaa Shehada – A Troupe Courage Production

North American Tour Produced by 55B Productions / Jenny Tibbels

“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 October 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 is constructed from the fragments of Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada’s own memories and stands as an ode to the power of imagination and the resilience it brings.

Alaa Shehada was booked to perform this show across the United States this summer. This tour was cancelled when his visa was abruptly denied.

Tonight's performance is a screening of this award-winning performance at the Edinburg Fringe Festival.

All proceeds, including any additional donations, go to Alaa Shehada, in an attempt to recoupe the loss of a summer's worth of wages.