- Venue Bush Theatre, London
- Performance dates Booking to 22 January 2026
- Age guidelines 14+
Book The Horse of Jenin Tickets at the Bush Theatre London
“The horse in Arabic is a symbol of freedom. But to us, this horse is much more. This horse is us.”
A powerful new play from Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada, The Horse of Jenin is a deeply personal and poetic exploration of memory, resilience, and identity.
For twenty years, the Horse of Jenin sculpture stood proudly in the centre of the city, built from the wreckage of a major invasion. A symbol of hope and defiance, it became a constant in Alaa’s life growing up in Occupied Palestine.
Then, on 29 October 2023, an Israeli bulldozer tore the sculpture from its place—erasing not just the monument, but a piece of the community’s spirit. Now, Alaa is left with a question: What happened to the horse?
Blending autobiography, storytelling, and imagination, The Horse of Jenin is a moving testament to the power of art in the face of destruction.
Don’t miss this extraordinary production — a story of loss, resistance, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
The Horse of Jenin is playing at the Bush Theatre from 20 November to 20 December 2025, and also 14 to 22 January 2026.
‘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 centre of the city for twenty years, symbolising hope and resistance.
Then, on 29 October 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?
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Performance Information
Check booking calendar for full details
- Evenings
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- Friday
- Saturday
- Matinees
- Wednesday
- Saturday
- Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of The Horse of Jenin?
Performed by Alaa Shehada
Who are the creative team of The Horse of Jenin?
Written and performed by Alaa Shehada
Presented by the Palestine Comedy Club in association with the Bush Theatre, and produced in the Netherlands by Troupe Courage.
Important Notes
Assisted Performances: Chilled, 3 December, 20:00; Captioned, 9 December, 20:00; Audio Described, 10 December, 20:00
Venue Information
Bush Theatre , 7 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LJ
Nearest Tube or Train: Shepherd’s Bush (Central Line); Shepherd’s Bush Market (Hammersmith & City Line)
Nearest Buses: 31, 49, 207, 237, 260, 607, C1, 148, 72, 94, 95, 220, 272, 283, 295, N207, 207, 427, 607
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★★★★★ “A funny, haunting coming-of-age tale of boyhood in occupied Palestine” - The Guardian (Edinburgh)
★★★★ "A moving celebration of the spirit of ordinary people... Alaa Shehada delivers an ebullient one-man show" - Financial Times (London)
★★★★ "Brilliantly mixes compassion, conviction and comedy" - London Theatre (London)
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