A series of English
concerts, beginning in 1976 and continuing at a semi-regular basis with the goal of supporting the non-profit
Amnesty International. Held at popular spots around
London,
England, they contain famous musicians and comedians.
Dates of Concerts (from Wikipedia):
A Poke in the Eye with a Sharp Stick (filmed as Pleasure At Her Majesty's) (Her Majesty's Theatre, London, April 1-3, 1976)
An Evening Without Sir Bernard Miles (videotaped as The Mermaid Frolics) (The Mermaid Theatre, London, May 8, 1977
The Secret Policeman's Ball (Her Majesty's Theatre, London, June 27-30, 1979)
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London September 9-12, 1981)
The Secret Policeman's Third Ball (The London Palladium, March 26-March 29, 1987)
The Secret Policeman's Biggest Ball (The Cambridge Theatre, London, August 30 - September 2, 1989)
The Big 3-0, Commemorating Amnesty International's 30th Anniversary (Central Independent Television Studios, Nottingham, England 13 and 15 December, 1991)
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