Richard Ayoade - Afterthoughts

Richard Ayoade - Afterthoughts tickets and regional UK dates

Richard Ayoade brings his stand-up show Afterthoughts to the stage, drawing on material from his book Afterthoughts, or Some Pistachios Won't Open: Wisdom for the Unreflective. The BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director and writer presents more than 500 of what he calls his colossal notions across an evening running one hour and fifty minutes.

What the show is

Afterthoughts is a stand-up comedy show in which Ayoade works through a large collection of observations, questions and aphorisms drawn from his book. Sample notions include the logical problem of doors that open whenever another closes, the difficulty of identifying oneself as a robot on a standard form, and the proposal that a detective's gimmick could simply be indifference to solving the crime.

The show is framed, with characteristic self-deprecation, as arising from some self-inflicted financial difficulty. The book subtitle, Wisdom for the Unreflective, signals the tone throughout.

Audience considerations

The show is listed as suitable for those aged 16 and over at the discretion of a parent or guardian. This is a recommendation rather than a legal restriction. The running time is one hour and fifty minutes; check with your venue directly if you need to confirm whether an interval is included.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Choosing your tickets

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Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent, Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

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