Rimah Jabr is a theatre director, playwright, filmmaker and Ph.D. candidate in Theatre and Performance Studies at York University. She received her MA as a theatre maker from the Erasmus Hogeschool in Brussels (RITCS) in 2014. She wrote and directed several plays, all produced in Belgium, Canada and Palestine.
Rimah grew up in Palestine, and her life in Nablus has been a significant source of inspiration for her work. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with theatre creators from diverse backgrounds, which has allowed her to infuse her work with a unique blend of influences. Her creations are known for their peculiar lightness and absurdity.