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At last, here is your chance to see the Gilded Balloon’s flag ship show Late’n'Live on your telly box! Combining interviews with the stars who were there and exclusive, never seen before archive – filmed at the world’s most notorious late night comedy club, LATE’N’LIVE GUIDE TO COMEDY reveals what live stand up is really all about.
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SYTYF logoSo You Think You’re Funny? 2012 is now OPEN!  We are now accepting applications for the 2012 So You Think You’re Funny? competition. Now in it’s 25th year, the So You Think You’re Funny? competition promises to uncover the brightest and best new comedy talent!

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The Gilded Balloon are back in Adelaide!
We are bringing the most amazing lineup to Adelaide in 2012 and this is where you can find out all about the shows, how to buy tickets, special offers and much, much more!
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Gilded BalloonAPPLICATIONS TO PERFORM NOW OPEN!

Exciting News! We are now accepting applications to perform at the Gilded Balloon for the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Do you have an amazing show that everyone will love? Are you the next big thing in Comedy? From Kids Shows to Cabaret, the Gilded Balloon is the home of innovative programming and we are keen to hear from you!

For more information please read our Performing In Edinburgh pages…

Comedy CircuitThe Gilded Balloon Comedy Circuit continues in Spring 2012 with new line ups of the Best in Live Stand-Up.

‘..the cutting edge of new comedy talent..’ Edinburgh Guide


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Another member of the GB family has won a Scotsman Fringe First Award. Congratulations to Ross Dungan for outstanding new writing premiered on the Fringe. Minute After Midday is a haunting new play that looks back at the terror and tragedy of the day of the Omagh bombing.

Check out some more recent GB winners…



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