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Swans, Not Scones – Brighton’s New Alternative Comedy Festival

The Yellow Book Show Dates: 13 Nov 2025-16 Nov 2025

Brighton’s first all alternative comedy festival, Swans, Not Scones, presents 13 shows over 3 days between the 14th and 16th November at Sweet@The Yellow Book. It celebrates all comedy outside of stand-up, including sketch, physical, character, and musical comedy, clowning, improv and anything that is just a bit different. 

The festival is a three-way joint venture between Brighton-based alt comedy performers and promoters Rebekka Turner (Clogg Comedy) and Simon Topping (Extra Topping Comedy) with producer and Sweet Venues founder/director, JD Henshaw.  

The programme features award winners, mavericks, innovators, and Brighton comedy institutions. Highlights within different comedy genres include: Musical Comedy, Clowning and Character Comedy.

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