Shake! Comedy Festival, Berlin 2010

A group of 5 trainees and 2 trainers from Assirk Assaghir traveled to Berlin, Germany in July 2010 to participate in the Comedy Shake! circus festival. They partook in daily circus trainings focused on different kinds of clowning such as buffoon and pantomime as well as how to incorporate comedy into other circus acts. There were 8 groups from around Europe and the Middle East who worked and trained together. Each night the day's group performed short skits on an open stage and all groups performed a longer show at the end of the festival. Other activities included tours of Berlin, group meals and interactive games. It was the first time 2 of the trainees had traveled outside of Palestine and the experience was enriching for all. Assirk Assaghir looks forward to participating in opportunities like this in the future.