CHORTLE
"Joe Riley invites the audience into a distinctive world rarely shared in stand-up.
Interesting, evocative and distinctive and intriguing".
"infectiously silly" Matt Rees.

Paul Hilleard
Dry & Welsh. The BBC New Comedian of the year 2024 Winner is about to spout some nonsense. Expect oddball observations from the valleys of South Wales.


“Energy and delivery on stage absolutely fantastic” - Babatunde Aleshe

“Exuding the four vibes of a downcast loser” - Chortle

Show details:

● Doors 18:30

● Show 19:00-21:00 (with interval)

● Last entry is 19:15

● 18+ only

Got a question about our venue or your tickets? Never been to a comedy show before? We’ve got a handy guide for you in The Gaffe FAQ: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com/faqs" target="_blank" >www.thegaffecomedyclub.com/faqs


Comedians at The Gaffe

Since opening in January 2025, line-ups at The Gaffe have featured: Vittorio Angelone, Adam Flood, Jess Fostekew, Alexandra Haddow, Amelia Hamilton, Amy Mason, Tom Rosenthal, and Dan Tiernan.

Plus up-and-coming local comedians such as: Jack Baker, David Jefferies, Paul Hilleard, David Hoare, Otis Jones, Alex Kitson, Jack Lloyd, Jess Lo, Ellis Lowe, Capriella Monique, Jessie Nixon, Matt Pugsley, June Tuesday, Lois Vohra, and Ollie Young,

Previous acts at our other venues include: Celya AB, Will Adamsdale, Fiona Allen, Dee Allum, Victorio Angelone, Damian Bamrah, Mark Bittlestone, Jack Campbell, Finlay Christie, Abi Clarke, Rob Copland, Larry Dean, Jamie D’Souza, Erika Ehler, Adam Flood, Daniel Fox, Alice Fraser, Stu Goldsmith, Horatio Gould, Katie Green, Ollie Horn, Lee Hudson, Ed Kear, Harriet Kemsley, Louise Leigh, Tadiwa Mahlunge, Freya Mallard, Michael May, Adieen McQueen, Micky Overman, Nick Page, Pravanya Pillay, Sergi Polo, Ben Pope, Hatty Preston, ​​​​​​​Mike Rice, Red Richardson, Sarah Roberts, Eric Rushton, Reuben Solo, Elliot Steel, Thor Stenhaug, Dan Tiernan, Chin Wang, Tom Ward, and Sam Williams.


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 play for comedy in Bristol, this would be it’ - Culture Calling

See all upcoming work-in-progress and tour shows at The Gaffe on our website: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com

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