Komedia

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About the Business

Komedia started in 1994, converting a Grade II-listed former billiard hall in Brighton's Kemp Town area into a theatre and cabaret bar, and presenting a programme of trademark variety. Komedia promoted the burgeoning talents of many young performers including Graham Norton, Mel & Sue, Johnny Vegas, The Right Size, Al Murray, Jenny Éclair, Peepolykus, Alistair McGowan, Omid Djalili, Rhona Cameron and The League of Gentlemen. The tiny venue proved so popular, the company was forced to expand and in 1998 Komedia moved into a former Tesco supermarket in Gardner Street. Growing to three spaces the offering was greatly increased, and with many more performances of music, comedy, cabaret, kids and theatre shows, Komedia began to established itself as the premier live performance venue in the South.

Established in 1994.

Business Name

Komedia

Specialties

Brighton’s premier live entertainment venue presents one of the largest, most diverse arts and entertainment programmes in the UK. With over 700 performances of comedy, music, cabaret and children’s theatre, the programme features the very best of international and national performers and includes Komedia’s all conquering resident comedy shows: Komedia Comedy Club, Comic Boom, Bent Double and Down the Hatch. Whilst winning the Chortle Comedy Award for Best Venue in the South a record 18 times, Komedia Brighton is also an important music venue in the city. A regular feature of The Great Escape, Komedia aims to be at the forefront of new music. Komedia Productions is Komedia’s charitable arm which supports the regular kids programme at Komedia, Sundae Club, and run creative workshop programmes for young people; working with local schools and communities to deliver creative events and collaborate with venues across the city to produce special seasons of events for children & families plus much more. For more information about Komedia Productions and Komedia Kids, click here. Komedia incorporates two exciting, vibrant performance spaces with flexible set-ups and a kitchen serving freshly prepared food at most seated shows. And with Picturehouse operating the Duke’s at Komedia Cinema upstairs, Komedia can justifiably claim to be at the cultural, as well as geographical heart of Brighton.

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible, Accepts Debit Cards, Moderate Noise, Good for Groups, Free Wi-Fi, DJ, Live Music, Best nights on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Full Bar, Smoking Outside Only, No Outdoor Seating, Not Good For Kids, No Happy Hour, No TV, Bike Parking

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• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife
• Bars

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• Brighton, England, United Kingdom
• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife
• Bars

• England, United Kingdom
• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife
• Bars

• United Kingdom
• Arts & Entertainment
• Nightlife
• Bars