James Dowdeswell: Beers of a Clown - Swindon Old Town Comedy Festival
Schedule
Sat Jun 13 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Hop Inn | Swindon, EN
About this Event
The perfect show in the perfect venue for our Saturday night show! 'Beers of a Clown'
After sell out shows across the UK, (including Brew York, Moor, Moorhouse’s and Westerham breweries) Beer Buff James Dowdeswell, as seen on “Russell Howard’s Good News” and “Ricky Gervais’ Extras” returns to Swindon to share his passion for the funny side of Beer.
James was born and brewed in a West Country pub. He is the author of “The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs” published by CAMRA. This year he gave a TEDx Talk on The Social Power Of Beer And Pubs. He also produces his own beer, Lazy Eye-PA!
“I have known James for 20 years and his pub stories are the stuff of legend.” - Russell Howard
“A real master of the comedian’s craft.” - Chortle
Please Note:
- Those attending must be 18+
- We do not accept large parties of stag dos or hen parties, apologies.
- We do not allow people to record any footage of the event on personal cameras or phones
- Some acts may be recording their own performances, however this will not include a front-facing recording of the crowd.
- Any behaviour we deem untoward or too disruptive to the show will return in being asked to leave with the venue's policy on behaviour taken into account, also.
- You are welcome to take photos, we will be taking some on the night for social media purposes.
- This event will have on-door staff/security for your own protection.
Where is it happening?
The Hop Inn, 8 Devizes Road, Swindon, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 8.30














