Rhys James: Chop Logic

Rhys James is bringing his latest stand-up show, Chop Logic, to the Brighton Dome on 16 April 2027. If you have followed his appearances on Mock the Week or his BBC Radio 4 series Rhysearch, you will likely recognise his approach to comedy, which focuses on rapid-fire delivery and analytical observations. The premise of this tour centres on a discovery the comedian claims to have made—one that involves looking at his own life from a different angle to potentially resolve the problems of others. It is a continuation of the style he established with his previous show, Spilt Milk, and aligns with the themes explored in his book, You'll Like It When You Get There, which he describes as a guide for overthinkers.

The performance at the Brighton Dome is scheduled to begin at 20:00, with doors opening to the public at 19:15. This date is one of 40 stops on a UK-wide tour that spans from September 2026 through to May 2027. For those planning to attend, tickets are priced at £22.00, though it is worth noting that these prices can change on a daily basis. When booking through the Brighton Dome website, there is an additional £3.50 fee per order for online or telephone transactions. This fee is waived for members of the Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival. Tickets for the tour were released for general sale on 13 March 2026.

Chop Logic is described as a forensic examination of big ideas, relying on dense, quick-paced jokes rather than traditional narrative structures. Given the nature of his previous work, the show is designed for an audience familiar with his specific brand of observational humour. Whether this aligns with your preferences for a Friday night out in Brighton depends on your interest in this particular style of comedy. The logistics are straightforward for those who decide to attend, with the venue hosting the event as part of a wider national tour that includes stops in cities like Birmingham and Leeds.