Gala For Gilbo

An all-star line-up of Australia's top comedians are rallying to help their friend and one of Australia's favourite entertainers, Russell Gilbert, staging a fundraiser event – GALA FOR GILBO - at Palais Theatre on Sunday, July 17.
 
Among the dozen plus renowned funny men and women sharing the stage in this one night extravaganza will be Dave Hughes, Wil Anderson, Judith Lucy, Glenn Robbins, Denise Scott, Shaun Micallef, Richard Stubbs, Brian Nankervis, Lehmo, Bob Franklin, Lawrence Mooney, Trevor Marmalade, Colin Lane and more, hosted by Mick Molloy.
 
As an additional treat, ARIA award-winning musical comedy duo, Scared Weird Little Guys will reform for the event, with special appearances by Russell's former Hey Hey It's Saturday co-stars, Red Symons and Wilbur Wilde.
 
One of our most-loved comedians, Russell suffered through a devastating series of personal and medical issues in late 2015.   A brain aneurysm, followed by a stroke has left him reeling.  His family and close friends say that the former star of Hey Hey, It's Saturday, whose TV career began in 1998 with The Comedy Company – two of the most popular Australian comedy shows of all time - will not be able to work again in the foreseeable future …  if at all.
 
All profits from Gala For Gilbo will help to provide for his rehabilitation and ongoing care, and to help him get back on his feet.
 
On the night, a silent auction will take place, with dozens of Big Ticket items available to bid on prior to the show and at interval.
 
Those of Russell's famous friends who are unable to appear live, will each pre-record a special shout out, to be screened exclusively at Gala For Gilbo: Rob Sitch (reprising his much-loved Frontline character, Mike Moore), Daryl Somers and more.