Acco Festival of Alternative Israeli Theatre

[1] The majority of the Festival's plays come from outside the mainstream of establishment Israeli theatre, some having avantgarde characteristics and subjects giving outlet to their creators' personal statements.

Some combine media and genres such as pantomime, clowning, video, dance, and performance art rarely seen in the conventional theatre.

Many are staged in historic venues within the Old City of Acre, such as its Crusader-era citadel and knights' halls that have undergone conservation.

Each year's program features works by Arab playwrights and troupes along with performances by music ensembles.

Performance projects led by theatre professionals provide training for local Arab and Jewish teens, including immigrant youth.