A comedy show operator that has hosted stars from TV shows including Friday Night Dinner and Have I Got News for You could soon bring more laughter to a Sussex town.
The Comedy Rooms has applied for a premises licence for the first floor of Global House in Portland Square, Worthing.
The company organises comedy shows throughout Sussex.
Planning permission was granted in November 2025 to convert the premises, which previously formed the offices of a legal company, into a live comedy and entertainment space.
The venue would be open to the public from 5pm until 11.30pm Monday to Saturday, with increased opening hours of 11am until 11.30pm on Sundays.
Permission is also being sought to sell alcohol for consumption on-site until 11pm.
An application for the change of use said the new venue could host up to four comedians per night on Friday and Saturday as well as some on Sunday for family friendly or baby shows.
Thursdays would see acts doing tour shows or open mic nights.
The capacity of the new venue would be for 113 people.
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The Comedy Rooms already host shows at venues including Wick Football Club in Littlehampton and the Guildbourne Centre in Worthing, which has a capacity of 300 seats and features a fully licensed bar, full sound system, and screens throughout the venue.
Smaller venues are also operated in Petworth and Billingshurst.
Previous performers include Tom Rosenthal, star of hit Channel 4 comedy Friday Night Dinner, and comedian Maisie Adam, who has appeared on Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You.
The Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas is also set to perform at the Guildbourne Centre venue in February 2026.
The consultation for the new venue closes on February 2, 2026.
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