Return to Palestine follows Jad, an American-born Palestinian, on his first journey to Palestine. Seeking connection with his roots, he discovers a reality far removed from the one portrayed in the media.

Directed by Micaela Miranda and devised at The Freedom Theatre in Jenin Refugee Camp, the production was created through story-gathering with communities involved in The Freedom Theatre’s annual Freedom Ride, drawing on stories from Jenin, Fasayel, Dheisheh, Mufaqara and Gaza’s Jabalia Camp.

Blending physical storytelling, live music, comedy and testimony, a dynamic ensemble of Palestinian actors transform a stage “as small as Palestine” into a vivid theatrical landscape of characters, memories and lived experience. Founded in Jenin Refugee Camp, The Freedom Theatre is internationally recognised for its work in artistic expression, youth empowerment and cultural resistance.

Part of PalArt Festival 2026, PalArt Collective’s multidisciplinary celebration of Palestinian arts and culture.

A Q&A will take place after the 5:30pm performance on Saturday 3rd October.