Gilded Balloon

at Gilded Balloon EdFringe, Edinburgh , EH8 9AJ United Kingdom

1. Theatre
2. Comedy Club

A year-round comedy & theatre producer based in Edinburgh & one of the largest Ed Fringe venues, with over 160 shows in the 2016 Fringe! As one of the four largest venues at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Gilded Balloon is respected internationally for presenting a stunning annual showcase of theatre, comedy and cabaret.

Description

A year-round comedy & theatre producer based in Edinburgh & one of the largest Ed Fringe venues, with over 160 shows in the 2016 Fringe! Established in 1986 by Karen Koren, the Gilded Balloon is one of the UK's premier comedy and entertainment institutions. Gilded Balloon gave many performers their first big break and developed the careers of many of today's top comedians. Gilded Balloon also started the UK's most popular comedy talent search, 'So You Think You're Funny' which counts Peter Kay, Lee Mack, Tommy Tiernan, Rhona Cameron and David O'Doherty in its winners list. Primarily based in Edinburgh's Cowgate, Gilded Balloon expanded in 2001 to include the venue Teviot Row House and extend its Edinburgh Fringe showcase of comedy and kids shows, theatre productions and more. After a fire that burnt down the Cowgate building in 2002, the Gilded Balloon moved on and today continues to bring fantastic, live entertainment to the stage.

Specialities

Price category

$$

Company Rating

6681 FB users likes Gilded Balloon, set it to 2 position in Likes Rating for Edinburgh, United Kingdom in Comedy Club category

Summary

Gilded Balloon is Edinburgh based place and this enity listed in Comedy Club category. Located at Gilded Balloon EdFringe EH8 9AJ. Contact phone number of Gilded Balloon: +44 131 622 6555