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Secret Policeman’s Ball in Australia

16 September 2008, 01:52PM

Secret Policeman's Ball
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Since 1979 the Secret Policeman’s Ball has united the world’s finest comic talent on one stage in support of Amnesty International. On 5 October, in collaboration with Greater Union and Birch Carroll & Coyle cinemas, this comedy spectacular will be broadcast to Australian audiences direct from London’s Royal Albert Hall for the first time ever!

The 2008 Ball features brand new sketches and uproarious antics by leading comedians, such as Alan Carr, Graham Norton, Frank Skinner, Shappi Khorsandi, and many, many more. Hilarity is guaranteed!

The 2008 Secret Policeman’s Ball will be cinecast in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide at 7:00pm on Sunday 5 October. See below for cinema details. Tickets are on sale now and are limited, so pick some up today from cinema box offices or online at the Greater Union website.

  • Adelaide: Greater Union Megaplex Marion
  • Brisbane: Birch Carroll and Coyle Regent Centre
  • Perth: Greater Union Innaloo
  • Sydney: Greater Union George Street

The Secret Policeman’s Ball gives you the chance to support the work of Amnesty International and show your solidarity with the international human rights movement, while enjoying a good laugh. This year’s Secret Policeman’s Ball will also mark the start of Amnesty International’s celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

See the Secret Policeman’s Ball blog for more information. Get your tickets today!

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