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The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall(2006)
Status: Released
Date: 2006-10-31
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4 Votes
Time: 1h 10m
Overview:
The rebirth of Amnesty International's legendary SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL at the Royal Albert Hall on 14th October - after a 15 year hiatus - was a resounding success. Bigger, Better and Ballsier than ever before, 'The Ball In The Hall' is a non-stop, rapid-fire, relentless smorgasbord of comedy and music. 6,000 people turned up to create a fantastic atmosphere as some of the best contemporary comic and music talent from both sides of the Atlantic delivered one show-stopping performance after another. Featuring never-before-seen collaborations, brand new sketches, explosive stand-up, off-stage performances, surprise ingredients and an anthem for the world, there has been nothing like it in the comedy world for years.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Amnesty International
Movie: The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
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Al Murray
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Dylan Moran
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Eddie Izzard
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Russell Brand
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Sarah Silverman
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Jon Culshaw
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Ronni Ancona
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Jo Brand
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Chevy Chase
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Overview
The rebirth of Amnesty International's legendary SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL at the Royal Albert Hall on 14th October - after a 15 year hiatus - was a resounding success. Bigger, Better and Ballsier than ever before, 'The Ball In The Hall' is a non-stop, rapid-fire, relentless smorgasbord of comedy and music. 6,000 people turned up to create a fantastic atmosphere as some of the best contemporary comic and music talent from both sides of the Atlantic delivered one show-stopping performance after another. Featuring never-before-seen collaborations, brand new sketches, explosive stand-up, off-stage performances, surprise ingredients and an anthem for the world, there has been nothing like it in the comedy world for years.
Release Date
2006-10-31
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5.3
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