Ivor Dembina
Ivor Dembina

Ivor Dembina

  • Stand-up comedian and writer

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Ivor Dembina's show no joke for protester

A Jewish comedian has called for an investigation and threatened legal action after a protester disrupted his set at the London Jewish Cultural Centre, urging him to reveal his anti-Israel views.

The Jewish Chronicle, 26th November 2023

Malcolm Hardee Awards 2023 winners

Phil Ellis, John Fleming and Julia Masli have won the 2023 Malcolm Hardee Award trophies.

British Comedy Guide, 27th August 2023

Edinburgh Fringe: All the must-see Jewish acts

Planning your trip to the Fringe this August? We've picked the best shows to see.

Hannah Gillott, The Jewish Chronicle, 28th July 2023

Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten shows about sport

There doesn't seem to be much of a crossover between sport and art at the Edinburgh Fringe. Of more than 1,300 comedy shows we could only just find ten with any sort of sporting theme. Here goes...

Chortle, 22nd July 2023

Best of the Fest: Edinburgh 2023

From animal magic to freedom fighting showgirls, Danielle Goldstein picks the finest ways to have fun at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Danielle Goldstein, Jewish Renaissance, 4th July 2023

2022 Malcolm Hardee Awards winners revealed

The winners of The Malcolm Hardee Awards for the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe have been announced.

British Comedy Guide, 27th August 2022

Fringe 2022: Twenty must-see acts - and one must-read book

Jenni Frazer's pick as the arts bonanza bounces back.

Jenni Frazer, The Jewish Chronicle, 14th July 2022

Ivor Dembina interview

The first job is to avoid embarrassing other Jews. That's Israel's job.

On The Mic, 27th June 2022

Edinburgh's (alternative) Festival Fringe 2021

Due to Covid, Edinburgh's 2021 Fringe is more limited than usual - so what do the performers make of it? Lee Levitt found out from folk behind some of the Jewish shows.

Lee Levitt, Jewish Renaissance, 25th August 2021

Fringe comedy: Use it or lose it

Fringe comedy has been Disneyfied this year, but its spirit is still there if you know where to look.

Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 3rd August 2021

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