Komedia Brighton

Presenting a programme of trademark variety, Komedia started in 1994, converting a Grade II-listed former billiard hall in Brighton's Kemp Town area into a theatre and cabaret bar.

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.