The Palestinian National Theatre El-Hakawati presented its new play, El Manshiyyeh, a story of resilience spanning generations, from the lively neighborhood of El Manshiyyeh in Jaffa to today’s Gaza. The play was performed in Jerusalem, Ramallah, Umm al-Fahm, and Jaffa, where audiences warmly engaged with the memories the play brings.

Watch highlights from the play here.

Credits to: Written by Samer Al-Saber | Directed by Marina Johnson, Samer Al-Saber | Performed by Hosam Abu Esheh, Shaden Saleem, Firas Farrah, Yasmin Shalaldeh, Ezzat Al-Natsheh, Fatima Abu Alul, and Mohammad Basha | Tech Support: Ramzi Sheikh Qassem | Costumes: Rawan Abu Ghosh | Sound Design: Uday Jubeh | Sound Operation: Nadim Samara