According to The Independent, the show tells “the story of how Dembina, 58, had his own unconditional support for the Jewish state challenged when he visited Israel and the West Bank between 2003 and 2005, and the hostility he faced from friends and family for his views.” A review of the show can be seen here:  http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2010/mar/25/ivor-dembina-review, and an interview with Dembina here:  http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article11101.shtml

All proceeds from this event will be split between the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions and the Free Gaza movement.

Manchester Peace Festival will be launched with an opening concert on September 18th, headed by another anti-Zionist stalwart, folk singer Leon Rosselson.

Full details of how to buy tickets for Ivor Dembina, as well as information on the many other events taking place during Manchester Peace Festival, can be found at  http://manchesterpeacefestival.wordpress.com/whats-on-at-the-peace-festival/. The week-long festival celebrates peace and justice organising and protest in Greater Manchester, and raises awareness of the threats posed by militarism, intolerance and violence. Other events include a rehearsed reading on the life of Nina Simone, an all-day Battle of the Bands at the Star & Garter pub, a showing of refugee film Last Resort by Manchester Film Co-op, a night of Single Cell collective bands and many more...