Pod Save The UK x Amnesty International UK: Stop The Genocide
Featuring special guests Wael Al-Dahdouh, Jen Brister, Adnan Joubran and Alexei Sayle
London Podcast Festival 2025
Pod Save the UK is teaming up with Amnesty International UK for a powerful live recording to raise awareness and support to end the genocide in Gaza. The event will take place at Kings Place in London on 2nd September and will be hosted by comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan.
The hosts will be joined by an inspiring panel of guests, including award-winning Palestinian journalist Wael Al-Dahdouh, Gaza Bureau Chief of Al Jazeera, who will share first-hand experiences of reporting under unimaginable circumstances in Gaza, where at least 242 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israeli forces since the beginning of October 2023.
Comedians and activists Jen Brister and Alexei Sayle will reflect on the importance of speaking truth to power and the role of art and activism in a time of immense crisis. Internationally acclaimed Palestinian musician Adnan Joubran will perform live on the oud, bringing the strength and spirit of the Palestinian people to life through his moving and powerful music.
This urgent and timely discussion will delve beyond the headlines, exploring the personal stories of those that have lived through the genocide in Gaza. It will highlight the devastating realities and the glimmers of resilience and solidarity that persist and the urgent need to raise our collective voices to demand an end to the genocide.
Join us to listen, learn and stand united with the people of Gaza.
Please note: this event is suitable for audiences aged 14 and over.
Trigger Warning: This event contains discussion of genocide, violence, and loss of life in Gaza. The content may be deeply distressing.
This event will last approximately 90 minutes, with no interval.
This is an Amnesty International production.
Proceeds from ticket sales and additional donations will go to the Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust, a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (03139939) and a charity registered in England and Wales (1051681)
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
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Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
Wael al-Dahdouh
Wael al-Dahdouh, Palestinian journalist and Al Jazeera’s Gaza Bureau Chief, has faced unimaginable personal loss while reporting. During the Gaza war, his wife, seven-year-old daughter, 16-year-old son, and nine other relatives were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Nuseirat refugee camp on 25 October 2023. On 15 December, al-Dahdouh and his cameraman Samer Abu Daqqa were targeted by an Israeli missile while covering the Haifa School airstrike; he was injured, and Abu Daqqa killed. Despite this, he returned to reporting. In January 2024, his son Hamza was killed. His courage earned him the 2024 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award.
Jen Brister
Jen Brister is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer who has been seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Hypothetical and Sara Pascoe’s Comedians Giving Lectures on Dave. She is a regular performer on the UK and international comedy circuits and has written and performed on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show and presented for BBC 6 Music. Beyond comedy, Jen is an outspoken activist for human rights, including raising awareness of the genocide in Gaza and advocating for justice and solidarity.
Adnan Joubran
Adnan Joubran is a Palestinian oud player, composer, and member of Le Trio Joubran, the world’s first oud trio. He has performed globally, from Carnegie Hall in New York to Olympia in Paris and collaborated with artists like Coldplay and A. R. Rahman. Through his music and activism, Adnan represents Palestinian culture and identity, tells stories of resilience and raises awareness of human rights abuses in Gaza, speaking out about the ongoing genocide and advocating for justice.
Alexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle is a comedian, writer and actor, best known for his influential work in the alternative comedy movement in the 1980s. He starred in The Young Ones, and has hosted shows including Alexei Sayle’s Stuff, Alexei Sayle’s The Absence of Normal, and Alexei Sayle’s Imaginary Sandwich Bar. Known for his sharp wit and political edge, he has long used his platform to challenge inequality, and injustice. Beyond the stage, Sayle is an outspoken advocate for human rights. With a career that blends satire and social conscience, he continues to prove that comedy can be a powerful voice for justice.