Michelle de Swarte: The Afters

Michelle de Swarte is bringing her show, The Afters, to the Brighton Dome on Sunday, 22 March 2026. The performance is set to take place in the Corn Exchange, with doors opening around 19:15 for an 20:00 start. This event is part of her current tour, presented by Off The Kerb Productions with support from Mayo Wynne Baxter. If you have been following her recent work, you might recognise her from the BBC series Spent, or her appearances in productions like The Baby and The Duchess. Variety named her one of their '10 Brits to Watch' for 2025, and she has been described in various publications for her particular approach to comedy.

The show covers a range of topics, including life before social media, the prevalence of aesthetic fillers, and the cost comparison between party powders and green powders. She also touches on whether tarot readers are becoming a substitute for traditional therapy and how to navigate the conversation around perimenopause. The premise of the show is framed as Michelle sharing her own experiences and mistakes, which serves as the basis for the material. It is a performance that leans into a specific type of storytelling, focusing on observations about contemporary life and the challenges that come with it.

Regarding the logistics, the event has a strict age restriction of 14+. Standard tickets were priced at £24.00, with an additional £3.50 booking fee for online or phone orders, though this fee does not apply to Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival members. Currently, the show at the Corn Exchange is listed as sold out. For those still interested in attending, the venue suggests contacting their ticket office at 01273 709709 to check for any returned tickets or potential future releases. It is worth noting that this date was added to the tour schedule due to demand, and the venue is located on Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE.