The Treason Show has ruled the Brighton comedy roost for some time with its biting topical satire.

Now, though, there's a new kid in town: Brighton Soapbox, a hilarious mix of song and sketch.

But is this city big enough for two comedy greats?

Well, as a matter of fact, yes. Sarah Mann, who produces and acts in Brighton Soapbox, reckons the new show provides the perfect comedy accompaniment to the Treason Show's current affairs package and says the two shows can co-exist for an even funnier Brighton. Soapbox is much more old-fashioned comedy, in a similar vein to programmes like Fawlty Towers and Acorn Antiques, said Sarah ahead of their second show.

The Treason Show is more of a current affairs programme, a satire on topical issues. Sarah and her fellow soapboxers teamed up with Jim Madden to create the show after several of them moved back to Brighton from London and realised they wanted to write about the seaside town's personality and people.

They met the Treason crew when Komedia took Madden's Nasty Day to Edinburgh Festival along with the Newsrevue spinoff. Madden's play received rave reviews and, after previous successful collaborations, Komedia had no hesitation in commissioning his new project.

Part of the show will feature Madden's long-running soap Hotel Palmeira and will include sketches and songs. Would-be comedy writers also have the opportunity to contribute, through a competition called Soaperstars.

Writers are invited to send in a three-minute sketch. The team will judge the submissions and the best one will be performed at the next monthly show.

Brighton Soapbox received critical acclaim when it opened last month and the organisers are hoping for a long-term pitch.

"We're excited about the future and so are Komedia," says Sarah. "If things go according to plan, hopefully we'll be here in a year's time."

Tickets cost between £4 and £8. Show starts 8pm. Call 01273 647100. Soaperstars sketches should be sent to: Soapbox, c/o Komedia, Gardner Street, North Laine, Brighton, BN1 1UN.