It’s August, and that can mean only one thing in the comedy world. The Edinburgh Fringe is upon us and the UK witnesses a comedy exodus up to Scotland for a month. With Harry soon to depart, the pair explore the role that comedy festivals, principally Edinburgh, play in the comedy ecosystem. They also examine the lifestyle of punters and comics at festivals, and how to make the most of your time there.

That's not all: Harry reminisces fringes past and Jacob's tolerance of warmup games finally runs out.

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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.

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Where did shows like Taskmaster and Kill Tony come from? Harry and Jacob explore the heady heights and terrible lows of the format show. Comedians are thrown together in variety nights, bizarre scenarios, and manic game shows to cause chaos in front of a live audience. What format shows are on at The Gaffe, what do they offer a venue, and where can we expand on them in the future?

Plus, Harry goes into the art of the roast and the pair workshop a brand new themed character and format live, with a royal twist.

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

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BONUS GUEST EPISODE FT. AMELIA HAMILTON

Ready to meet a friend of the pod? In this bonus guest episode, comedy rapper Amelia Hamilton joins Harry and Jacob to chat about her Fringe debut hour ‘Forget Me Not’, and the work that goes into creating a stand-up/rap hybrid show.

Amelia shares her journey in building her unique comic identity whilst also updating us on the Coldplay CEO scandal. Harry plugs Kurupt FM and Jacob accidentally teases Spinal Tap II (the trailer came out today…)

Find Amelia on Instagram, and on her website. Book tickets to 'Forget Me Not' in Edinburgh.

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.