The Cultch and Rumble Theatre present...

The Horse of Jenin

March 25–29, 2026

By Alaa Shehada Troupe Courage (Amsterdam)

Location: The Cultch Historic (map)

Runtime: 75 minutes, no intermission

A Canadian Premiere.

Part of The Warrior Festival.

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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.

 

Content Advisory: Recommended for ages 13+. Contains mature themes.

 


Show Times

Opening Night
WED, MAR 25 | 7:30PM

Evening Shows
WED–SAT | 7:30PM

Matinees
SAT & SUN | 2:00PM

Talkback
THUR, MAR 26 | 7:30PM

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

 

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.