
Alaa Shehada
Alaa Shehada is a Palestinian theatre artist currently living in Amsterdam, known for his poignant one-man show, 'The Horse of Jenin,' which draws on his childhood memories from the occupied West Bank. His work has gained critical acclaim, including an award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and he aims to convey themes of resistance and resilience through storytelling. However, his visa application to perform in Canada has faced significant delays, raising concerns about the implications of his Palestinian identity on his ability to travel and share his art.
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Alaa Shehada's application for a visa to Canada is stuck in the system with just two months to go before the opening night of his one-man-show, 'The Horse of Jenin'.
The delay for a Palestinian theatre artist’s visa is a shameThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-08-08




