On Thursday night, the award-winning entertainment company Komedia opened its new venue in Bath with a rousing set from ex-Aztec Camera front man Roddy Frame. Komedia Directors, architects Stubbs Rich and builders Sturland welcomed a sold-out crowd to a gleaming venue, before Roddy treated the crowd to songs spanning his long and illustrious career. The audience responded with a standing ovation that saw Roddy take to the stage for two encores, taking requests from the rapt fans.

“Last night’s opening saw the end of a three year journey to open a Komedia venue outside of Brighton. It was a phenomenal evening in a phenomenal building, and it’s fair to say emotions were running high as we watched Roddy welcome in a new era of live entertainment in Bath. We’re very proud of what we’ve achieved, and look forward to the bright future of Komedia Bath” – Ranjit Singh, Komedia CEO.

In the five months since Bath and North East Somerset Council granted the Brighton-based company permission to begin building works and refurbishment in the former Beau Nash cinema on Bath’s Westgate Street, Komedia has levelled old cinema rake to create a flat seated / standing area, installed state-of-the-art lighting and glass frontage, and lit the first neon sign in Bath for a number of years.

“Since day one, the public support for the project has been incredible, and we pledge to continue bringing the best live acts to the city as way of thanks!” – Colin Granger, Komedia co-founder and Bath Project Manager.