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News and updates: The Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Centre is a long-term project and is due to open in 2027. This means there will be lots of activity, news, updates, and things going on in the time left before the grand opening.

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Latest update

Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Centre scheme called off due to funding shortfall Monday 18th August 2025

Planning permission granted

Tuesday 29th October 2024

Planning Permission has been approved for the brand new The Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Centre.

What do you want to see in The Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Centre?

Tuesday 29th October 2024

People in Liverpool are going to be asked what they would want to see in a new permanent home for Sir Ken Dodd’s archive in the heart of the city.

The Royal Court working in partnership with The Comedy Trust

Tuesday 29th October 2024

The Happiness Centre will be a collaborative project between Liverpool’s Royal Court and The Comedy Trust.

“Nobody wanted me. My mother had to tie a pork chop round my neck to get the dog to play with me.”