Wednesday 26th August 2015 by James Moore | Photos by WENN

7 excellent non-music events to catch at Reading and Leeds Festival

Sink your teeth into some alternative entertainment this weekend

Take a look at the greatest alternative, non musical acts you should be seeking out this weekend at Reading and Leeds Festival.

Mark Grist: Head to the alternative stage to see the unlikely star of YouTube's rap battle channel, 'Don%u2019t Flop'. This primary school teacher turned touring poet mixes pop culture with incredible, unorthodox lyricism, putting on an unforgettable show.

Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck: If you%u2019ve been foolish enough not to seek out this stark and eye-opening documentary about one of the most influential artists of our generation, you no longer have an excuse. Catch it on the big screen this weekend for the full effect.

Reginald D. Hunter: When your feet ache from dancing and you can no longer speak from shouting endless streams of lyrics, inject some laughter into your weary brain. Watch in glee as Reginald covers topics like racism, the Irish and how to flirt properly.

Sara Pascoe: For another dose of intelligent comedy from a female perspective, head to the Alternative Stage for Pascoe's hilarious takes on everything from veganism and feminism, to playing the odd game of strip Trivial Pursuit.

George The Poet: This London-born spoken word artist provides a unique and engaging take on various social issues, twisting similes and metaphors in gloriously unexpected ways. Check out this young talent.

Eden: This critically acclaimed drama follows the chaotic underground DJ scene in early-nineties Paris. Take a break from plunging yourself into sex, drugs and music, and instead watch these fictional characters do the work for you.

Milton Jones: Another talented comic, this Englishman reels of streams of deadpan one-liners with a very high success rate. Prepare to cackle at the man%u2019s jokes until you can no longer stand.

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Festivals are pretty great, aren’t they? Attendees are greeted each day by an endless stream of some of their favourite bands and musicians. You can all join together, drink a few beverages and enjoy great music, artists and bands all day long.

But when your feet grow weary and your voice disappears after screaming the lyrics at one of your idols, head to the Alternative Stage for some non-musical relief.

From brilliant music documentaries to talented spoken word artists and side-splittingly funny comedians, Reading and Leeds Festival has far more to offer than just music.

Take a look at the list of 7 of the alternative acts you should definitely be checking out this weekend at Reading and Leeds festival.

7 excellent non-music events to catch at Reading and Leeds Festival

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