The Gilded Balloon has experienced a dramatic evolution from its modest origins of one studio theatre with seven shows per day in 1986, to operating nine venues, with over 100 shows per day featuring performers from across the globe in 2011 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 The Gilded Balloon is one of Scotland's leading entertainment venues with the best of live entertainment