Comments - Freedon Theatre Attacked - Open Letter, Signatures welcome - National Theatre Wales Community2024-03-28T18:01:32Zhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=3152760%3ABlogPost%3A70111&xn_auth=noHad a call from The British C…tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-08-25:3152760:Comment:781282011-08-25T05:15:47.261ZJacob Goughhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/JacobGough
Had a call from The British Council in Jerusalem, the British Paliament have requested more information so all your efforts are working, keep up the good work guys and thank you. With everything that's going on I know it's difficult to keep up but please people keep the pressure on.
Had a call from The British Council in Jerusalem, the British Paliament have requested more information so all your efforts are working, keep up the good work guys and thank you. With everything that's going on I know it's difficult to keep up but please people keep the pressure on. It appears the situation is n…tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-08-23:3152760:Comment:777262011-08-23T00:26:58.852ZMaria Moranchohttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/MariaMorancho
<p>It appears the situation is not getting any better. I fear that the international respond to the killing of Juliano Mer-Khamis has alerted Israeli forces of the Freedom Theatre 'connections' with outside political powers through 'acting' forces. As a result the army must have been instructed to do their upmost to try to silent its voice and kill their work with Jenin youths. Theatre has the power to bring the conflict again to the front page. This power should be put to action by waking up…</p>
<p>It appears the situation is not getting any better. I fear that the international respond to the killing of Juliano Mer-Khamis has alerted Israeli forces of the Freedom Theatre 'connections' with outside political powers through 'acting' forces. As a result the army must have been instructed to do their upmost to try to silent its voice and kill their work with Jenin youths. Theatre has the power to bring the conflict again to the front page. This power should be put to action by waking up people's attention to these issues and demanding key political actions. Politicians only act if and when the general public/voters become conscientious about an issue and start following it and looking for their politicians and public figures statements of disapproval and possible actions. </p>
<p>Last year, inspired by Human rights activist and writer Jen Marlow's call to Action, I organized a reading of her latest script in connection with the killing of a friend at the start of the 2<sup>nd</sup> Intifada. She did not foresee the killing of another of her friends and colleague, that of Juliano Mer-Khamis, less the latest abuses to the Freedom Theater by the Israeli forces (which project initiated by Arna Mer-Khamis they’ve already destroyed in 2002 but later resuscitated even stronger by her son.) It appears that once more Jenin’s voice wants to be silenced and its youth killed either by the gun or the destruction of their souls. I cannot but wonder if a letter of support is enough when we do have the power of a free voice and can do a great deal to help raise the issue.</p>
<p>In response to this year’s killings and attacks to the Freedom Theatre, I am determine to fully develop, produce, direct and tour a new and fitting version of Jen’s play. I believe it necessary to put our ‘work where our mouth is’. And from here I would like to extend jen’s call for theatrical action to all able to ‘act’ to do so, within their artistic field, to make sure that the general public knows about the Palestinian cry and the Freedom Theatre project so that their voice and precious work continue.</p>
<p>In view of the latest UK riots brought about by disaffected youths with no hope of a future, the work of the Freedom Theatre it is a clear lesson and guide on how the arts can help youths to create alternative realities and restore hope and laughter. Britain is a country that loves raising moneys for almost any imaginable cause. Here I don’t ask for small coins but for big riches, that of our creative work. Please give generously and soon to help restore hope.</p> A couple of hours ago one of…tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-08-06:3152760:Comment:720072011-08-06T14:25:17.860ZJacob Goughhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/JacobGough
A couple of hours ago one of the actors from our acting school was kidnapped from an Israeli military checkpoint. Press release will follow.
A couple of hours ago one of the actors from our acting school was kidnapped from an Israeli military checkpoint. Press release will follow. Thank you all for your suppor…tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-08-05:3152760:Comment:718022011-08-05T20:17:32.466ZJacob Goughhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/JacobGough
<p>Thank you all for your support it really is much appreciated.</p>
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<p>At the moment the 2 have had their detention for interrogation extended by a military court until the 10th August, the lawyer has submitted requests to the Israeli Supreme court to intervene and allow her access to them, but this has been refused. The reasons the army are giving are that the 2 were 'acting against the security of the region' which is a general statement and means nothing, they use phrases like this…</p>
<p>Thank you all for your support it really is much appreciated.</p>
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<p>At the moment the 2 have had their detention for interrogation extended by a military court until the 10th August, the lawyer has submitted requests to the Israeli Supreme court to intervene and allow her access to them, but this has been refused. The reasons the army are giving are that the 2 were 'acting against the security of the region' which is a general statement and means nothing, they use phrases like this whenever they imprison someone as the Israeli courts will not interfere if the word security is mentioned in any way.</p>
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<p>Thank you</p>
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<p>Jacob</p> Hi everyone
Thanks to all for…tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-08-04:3152760:Comment:715032011-08-04T20:21:46.368ZPeter Cox MBEhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/PeterCox
<p>Hi everyone</p>
<p>Thanks to all for signing this letter and spreading the word. If you check out John's latest blog you'll see that he sent the letter this afternoon. I did a count and made it 94 signatories but maths was never my strong point. Fantastic support.</p>
<p>Big thanks to NTW for hosting this process and all best wishes to Jacob and his colleagues in Jenin.</p>
<p>Hi everyone</p>
<p>Thanks to all for signing this letter and spreading the word. If you check out John's latest blog you'll see that he sent the letter this afternoon. I did a count and made it 94 signatories but maths was never my strong point. Fantastic support.</p>
<p>Big thanks to NTW for hosting this process and all best wishes to Jacob and his colleagues in Jenin.</p> Sian Taylor, performer, direc…tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-08-04:3152760:Comment:711052011-08-04T00:05:18.962ZSian Taylorhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/SianTaylor
Sian Taylor, performer, director and stage manager
Sian Taylor, performer, director and stage manager Sian Thomas, Creative Produce…tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-08-03:3152760:Comment:708242011-08-03T17:00:40.106ZSiân Thomashttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/SianThomas
Sian Thomas, Creative Producer, Adain Avion
Sian Thomas, Creative Producer, Adain Avion Please add me
Vivienne Buck…tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-08-03:3152760:Comment:708142011-08-03T12:44:17.273ZGradCohttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/WalesGraduateTheatreCompany
<p>Please add me</p>
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<p>Vivienne Buckley, Director.</p>
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<p>Thank you</p>
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<p>Viv.</p>
<p>Please add me</p>
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<p>Vivienne Buckley, Director.</p>
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<p>Thank you</p>
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<p>Viv.</p> Please add my name also,
Sa…tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-08-03:3152760:Comment:708112011-08-03T12:18:27.063ZSam Potterhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/SamPotter
<p>Please add my name also,</p>
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<p>Sam Potter, Director.</p>
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<p>Thank you,</p>
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<p>Sam</p>
<p>Please add my name also,</p>
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<p>Sam Potter, Director.</p>
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<p>Thank you,</p>
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<p>Sam</p> Please add me.
Matthew Bulg…tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2011-08-03:3152760:Comment:706242011-08-03T11:00:12.442ZMatthew Bulgohttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/MatthewBulgo
<p>Please add me.</p>
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<p>Matthew Bulgo, actor & writer</p>
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<p>Many thanks.</p>
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<p>M</p>
<p>Please add me.</p>
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<p>Matthew Bulgo, actor & writer</p>
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<p>Many thanks.</p>
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<p>M</p>