Paul Hilleard puts the finishing touches to his debut hour. Hailing from Pontypridd in the South-Welsh Valleys, Paul shares experiences of growing up in a deprived area. Expect dry oddball observations from the Valleys and beyond! 

Content Includes; market towns, God, gates, the class system, hot food, relationships, yoga, landlords. 

BBC New Comedian of the Year 2024, Channel 4 Sean Lock Finalist 2025, Winner of Chortle Hotshots 2026 

"Projects the image of a man not too successful at life but still clinging to hope… Precision and obscurity" (Chortle) 

"Top Rate Comedy" (Spencer Jones) 

"Energy and delivery on stage absolutely fantastic" (Babatunde Aleshe)

This show is part of The Gaffe's 2026 Preview Season, where comedian's hone their new shows to Bristol audiences ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe in August.

Important info:
● Doors: 6:30pm
● Show: 7:30 - 9:30pm including an interval
● Last entry 7:45pm
● 18+ only

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About the venue
The Gaffe is Bristol's hottest new club, the perfect place to start or finish your night! Grab a drink at the bar, catch an evening stand-up show at 7pm, or stick around for our late-night shenanigans!

"Great MC, excellent comics and a cosy vibe. I look forward to going again ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" - Becky, Google Local Guide reviewer

"Great night of comedy in Bristol! Been at both midweek and weekend shows and the comedians are so funny, vibes are great and room set up perfectly for comedy." - Pheobe, Google Local guide reviewer

"What a funny night! First time going to a comedy show, found myself in the front row put on the spot by the MC! Definitely will be back, loved every minute of it!" - Izabella, Google Local Guide reviewer

Reviews of our previous comedy nights:

‘A unique and evocative comedy night’ - Bristol 365

‘Put at the top of your to do list’ - 365Bristol.com

‘If we had to choose one place for comedy in Bristol, this would be it’ - Culture Calling

See all upcoming tour shows at The Gaffe on our website: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com