Al Balad Theater
Al Balad theatre is a multi-purpose artistic and community space. It was established by renovating an old cinema, which was built in the 1940’s. The space aims to promote young artists from Jordan and the region by presenting their works, providing rehearsal space, and contributing to strengthening the cultural movement in Jordan through interaction and cooperation with all perfo
rming art groups, NGOs, and individuals, public and private, in Jordan, the region, and the world, Al Balad theatre carries out many activities such as:
• Organizing theatre, dance, and music performances as well as film and video screenings.
• Hosting training workshops in the performing arts.
• Promoting independent artistic and cultural production and exchange. Since it’s opening in February 2005, Al-Balad Theater has hosted local, regional and international events to expose, educate and raise awareness of thousands of Jordanian residents and numerous visitors from across the region and beyond. Al Balad Theatre’s aims to reach out to a diverse audience, regardless of background, social and/or financial status, and/or place of residence while we believe that art is for all; and culture is a right that we officially take the responsibility of delivering to the widest range of audience possible while we believe in the necessity of cultural exchange among civilizations, societies & individual to sustain healthy, conscious growth & human responsibility towards arts, humanity, society & world. Al Balad Theater also presents yearly many independent concerts by local, regional & international groups, as well as theater & dance performances & the theater space is open to for 3rd party reservations for local & international NGOs. Al Balad Theater is the creative space that promotes independent art projects & productions. The theater is also funds some of the distinguished regional & local musical projects when possible.
