Komedia is art and entertainment company and one of the largest entertainment place in Brighton. It is a Winner of the Chortle Award an unprecedented 16 times for Best Venue in the South, including 2019.
Komedia is situated in the heart of North lanes. It was formed 1994 as a theatre and cabaret bar, moved to Gardner street in 1998.
In 2000, the Brighton Komedia grew to include three spaces:
Komedia Upstairs, Komedia Downstairs and the Studio Bar, as well as a street-front café and box office on Gardner Street.
Since 2012, Dukes at Komedia opened at Komedia, a two screen cinema operated in collaboration with the Duke of York’s Cinemas. Duke’s at Komedia replaces Komedia Upstairs.
The Studio is a true breeding ground for a wide range of live entertainment including children’s theatre, cabaret and live literature. Komedia has helped to launch the careers of dozens of the UKs best-known performers including Graham Norton, Mel & Sue, Johnny Vegas, Jack Dee, Al Murray, Jenny Eclair, Tim Vine, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ricky Tomlinson, Rhona Cameron and The League of Gentlemen.
It also operates a management and production arm, Komedia Entertainment which represents emerging and established talent. Komedia Entertainment has produced live shows, radio series and TV projects.
Comedy club 4 kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families. You can check what’s on in Komedia from their website.
