About
Ivor Dembina
Ivor Dembina is a comedy writer and stand-up performer best known for his solo shows on a Jewish theme. He has a reputation for bringing the traditional flavour of Jewish humour to tackle tricky subjects that include Israel/Palestine, anti-Semitism and sexual fetishism. He'll be back at the Edinburgh fringe in August 2023 with his award-winning show Old Jewish Jokes and his brand new offering Millwall Jew.
He is the organiser and resident compere of one of London's most successful regular comedy nights, the Hampstead Comedy Club - now located on Saturday nights in Camden Town. The guiding principle throughout its 30 year existence has remained the same: Great shows! Great venue! Great value! See here.
Also, his response to Covid was an entirely creative one. While venues closed and others remained inactive, he took his comedy on to the street with his unique comedy offering, Three Jokes for a Pound.
As the saying goes: 'They say Jews are funny, Ivor Dembina proves it!
For some details of his activities see his Wikipedia page here.
Or look at some archive material at his other site.
There is more archive material to be found in the Ivor Dembina Collection in the University of Kent's British Stand- Up Comedy Archive. Click here.
Contact ivordembina@aol.com
The Politics
Ivor Dembina's comedy is informed by his politics. He is 71 years of age and has been a socialist throughout his life. He is a veteran of many campaigns and has organised or taken part in countless comedy benefit shows.
He is National Treasurer of the Jewish Socialists Group and a signatory to Jews for Justice for Palestinians.
The Drop-In
From time to time, Ivor Dembina conducts his comedy Drop-in in which he passes on his experience of working in comedy to anyone who is wants to hear about them. Although some people attend regularly, he stresses it is not a comedy course but rather an informal and inexpensive opportunity to share experiences and ideas. He says he learns just as much from the newcomers as he hopes they learn from him.
More information here.
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