Ivor Dembina will be performing at Quay Arts in a benefit for Gaza this Thursday (July 15) and flottilla survivor Peter Venner from Ryde will be joining him on stage.

‘This is Not A Subject For Comedy’ is a story, with jokes, about Jewish comedian Ivor Dembina’s journey from supporter of Israel to outspoken critic of Zionism, set against the background of the hostility he encountered from his own community.

Time Out said it was: “Brilliantly funny in the face of tragedy” and the Guardian gave the show a four star review.

In the Q & A session following, Ivor will share his views about the challenge of using comedy to tackle serious subjects. He will be joined by Peter Venner, from the recent flotilla to Gaza, to discuss with the audience recent developments in the Middle East.

Doors open at 6.30pm

7.15pm Thursday 15th July

Quay Arts Centre, Newport

Entrance £6 Concessions £4

Tel. 872997/565285 to reserve a seat