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Backstage at The Gaffe

Backstage at The Gaffe

By: The Gaffe Comedy Club
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LAUNCHING WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY | Do you love comedy? Backstage at The Gaffe spotlights Bristol’s only dedicated comedy venue: The Gaffe. Join CEO Harry Allmark and Head of Studio Jacob Burley as they share their experiences behind the scenes of this bold new comedy club. It’s not all business though, as our hosts can’t help joking around a bit themselves. Each episode focuses on a different aspect of the comedy creative process and naturally wanders off topic from time to time… Expect insights, anecdotes, and riffs galore!

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Episodes
  • Ep. 1 | WIPs
    Jul 15 2025

    In this debut episode, Harry and Jacob get stuck into their first comedy topic: WIPS, or work-in-progress shows. What does the lifespan of a WIP look like for a comedian? Why are they an important part of the comedy calendar? Did Harry’s recent WIP go well?


    Jacob’s buzzing after a recent football result went his way, and shares some insights into how Yorkshire reacts to a sonic boom. Meanwhile, Harry workshops his survival plan for the first day of a hypothetical zombie apocalypse.


    About Harry

    Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC. He balances his time managing a comedy club with lively stand-up performances and off-the-wall creative pursuits, making him the perfect host for a comedy podcast about the comedy industry.


    About Jacob

    Jacob Burley is Head of Studio at The Gaffe Comedy Club. Following a stint in live comedy, Jacob established himself in the media production and broadcast industries. Alongside being an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and presenter, he co-hosts and produces ‘Backstage at The Gaffe’ with longtime collaborator Harry Allmark.

    Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com


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    50 mins
  • Ep. 2 | Tight Fives
    Jul 15 2025

    What does it take to put together five minutes of quality stand-up material? Harry and Jacob’s second topic covers the club set, or tight five, that is the bread-and-butter of most stand up comedians. Having recently been working on his routine, Harry gives insights into the writing and honing process that goes into creating a bulletproof, and authentic, five minutes of stand-up.


    The pair also provide a bit of context as to their roles at The Gaffe Comedy Club, and what they are working on currently to improve the club in these early months.


    Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com


    About Harry

    Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC. He balances his time managing a comedy club with lively stand-up performances and off-the-wall creative pursuits, making him the perfect host for a comedy podcast about the comedy industry.


    About Jacob

    Jacob Burley is Head of Studio at The Gaffe Comedy Club. Following a stint in live comedy, Jacob established himself in the media production and broadcast industries. Alongside being an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and presenter, he co-hosts and produces ‘Backstage at The Gaffe’ with longtime collaborator Harry Allmark.

    Fancy seeing a show? Find out more: www.thegaffecomedyclub.com


    LINKS:

    Follow on Spotify.

    Follow on Amazon.

    Follow on Apple Podcasts.

    Subscribe on YouTube.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    48 mins
  • Backstage at The Gaffe: Coming Soon
    Jul 9 2025

    Do you love comedy? Ever wanted to know what goes into running a comedy club? Join Harry Allmark and Jacob Burley for weekly behind the scenes of Bristol’s only dedicated comedy venue: The Gaffe. Expect insights, anecdotes, and riffs galore!


    First episodes launch July 16th on your podcast app and YouTube.


    About Harry

    Harry Allmark is the founder of The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol. An accomplished comedian and improviser, Harry is an Edinburgh Fringe regular and frequent MC. He balances his time managing a comedy club with lively stand-up performances and off-the-wall creative pursuits, making him the perfect host for a comedy podcast about the comedy industry.


    About Jacob

    Jacob Burley is Head of Studio at The Gaffe Comedy Club. Following a stint in live comedy, Jacob established himself in the media production and broadcast industries. Alongside being an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and presenter, he co-hosts and produces ‘Backstage at The Gaffe’ with longtime collaborator Harry Allmark.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 min

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