British Comedy Guide

2014 Edinburgh Fringe

Old Jewish Jokes

  • Comedy (stand-up)
  • 6:30pm (60 mins)
  • 30 & 31 Jul; 1-11, 13-18 & 20-25 Aug 2014
  • Gilded Balloon Teviot
  • £8.50 - £10
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14: Gilded Balloon Teviot

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Acclaimed Jewish comedian Ivor Dembina, **** (Guardian), performs some of his favourite kosher gags alongside his personal take on the life of the Jewish comic. The sheer volume of Old Jewish Jokes is mesmerising, centuries of Jewish humour crammed into 60 minutes, loved by Jews and non-Jews alike! 'The success of the performance was down to Dembina's delivery, each quick fire gag delivered with the stereotypical panache natural to this veteran of the Jewish comedy scene. I would urge you to go and see what is an excellent show' (BroadwayBaby.com).

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Ivor Dembina interview

Veteran Jewish comedian Ivor Dembina is founder and resident host of the two decades old, Hampstead Comedy Club. His popular 2013 Edinburgh show, Old Jewish Jokes, returns to the Fringe in August.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 30th May 2014

The Ivor Dembina three minute interview

Veteran Jewish comedian Ivor Dembina is founder and resident host of the two decades old, Hampstead Comedy Club. His popular 2013 Edinburgh show, Old Jewish Jokes returns to the Fringe in August. Martin Walker asked Ivor some questions, but he answered some better ones.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 29th May 2014

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The surprise hit of last year's Edinburgh fringe, gathering full houses and four-star reviews along the way, Ivor Dembina returns to Edinburgh with his relentlessly funny outburst of kosher humour, Old Jewish Jokes.

But it's not just the gags. This fringe veteran - celebrating the 20th anniversary of his first Edinburgh solo show - has craftily inserted a thoughtful and telling narrative about Jewish humour in the modern age.

Alongside the typical Jewish shtick and chutzpah, Old Jewish Jokes contains a compelling story about a Jewish comedian finding himself in trouble with other Jews.

Throughout the piece the audience is asked to identify with a single predicament: How does a comedian invited to perform 'modern Jewish comedy' at a synagogue function, deal with a shopping list of things like Israel and the Holocaust that he is not allowed to talk about - and still keep the gig?!

Born and raised in London, 63 year-old Ivor Dembina has a reputation for using Jewish humour to tackle contentious issues. Since his first solo hour Stand Up Jewish Comedy in 1994, Dembina has brought shows such as SadoJudaism, about fetishism and sadomasochism seen through Jewish eyes, and This Is Not A Subject For Comedy, which arose out of his visits to Israel and Palestine as a peace worker.

He has performed all over the UK and in many parts of the world. He is founder and resident host of the Hampstead Comedy Club - which has been one of London's most popular comedy clubs for over two decades.

Performances

Date Time Venue
30th Jul 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
31st Jul 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
1st Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
2nd Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
3rd Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
4th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
5th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
6th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
7th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
8th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
9th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
10th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
11th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
13th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
14th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
15th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
16th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
17th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
18th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
20th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
21st Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
22nd Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
23rd Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
24th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot
25th Aug 2014 18:30 Gilded Balloon Teviot

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