Richard Ayoade - Afterthoughts

Richard Ayoade brings his Afterthoughts tour to the Grand Hall at Scarborough Spa on Friday 5 February 2027. It's a solo show, and the material comes from his latest book, Afterthoughts, or Some Pistachios Won't Open: Wisdom for the Unreflective, which you can pick up on the night for £8.99. He's sharing more than 500 of his own notions from the pages, so it's a long list of observations rather than a tight, punchy stand-up set.

Most of us know Ayoade from the screen. He's a BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director and writer, and his face is probably more familiar than his name to some. He played the photographer in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers — the one who delivers the line 'Please, Mr Sellers, can I get a shot of you and your mum?' — and he was a main fixture of The IT Crowd. He's directed the films Submarine and The Double, hosted Travel Man and The Crystal Maze, and lent his voice to The Boxtrolls, Early Man, Soul and The Bad Guys. This show follows a sold-out 2026 tour, so it's a bit of a victory lap for the material.

The Grand Hall is accessible with wheelchair access, disabled toilets and an induction loop. If you're after a bit more, there's a Platinum Lounge upgrade that gets you in early, a complimentary drink and private facilities.

Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts at 19:30. Tickets are £50.50 for PL1, £45.50 for PL2, £40.50 for PL3 (restricted view) and £35.50 for PL4 (restricted view), all including fees.