The Palestinian Circus

The Palestinian Circus is a non-profit touring circus and school that combines traditional Palestinian culture with contemporary circus acts.[1][2][3] it has a stated mission of using circus performances and training to connect and elevate Palestinian communities.[4]

History

The Palestinian Circus School was originally founded in 2006 after the Second Intifada as a creative outlet for young Palestinians by Shadi Zmorrod and Jessika Devlieghere.[5][3][6]

The group’s first production took placed in Ramallah and was called Circus Behind the Wall. It included an act of juggling over the wall in protest of the wall that the Israeli government had built.[3]

Over time, the group began touring.[3]

Leadership

The Palestinian Circus School was led by Zmorrod and Devlieghere. The current director of the Palestinian Circus is Mohamad Rabah.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Fringe dance reviews: The Palestinian Circus: A Step and a Half | Tale of the Firebird + more". The Scotsman. 2026-08-14. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  2. ↑ Wyver, Kate (2026-08-09). "Magic tricks, Palestinian circus, and a 'kinky Hamlet': the must-see shows at 2026's Edinburgh fringe". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "How the Palestinian Circus sustains hope and resistance under Israeli occupation". Arab News Japan. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  4. ↑ "About Us". The Palestinian Circus. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  5. 1 2 "Interview: Mohamad Rabah on the Palestinian Circus". Fest. 2026-07-29. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  6. ↑ "Walking a tightrope: Palestinian Circus School comes to London". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
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