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Richard Ayoade
Elevate corporate events with Richard Ayoade, comedian, award-winning entertainer and television presenter. Richard works with organisations to deliver comedy entertainment and creative storytelling, bringing BAFTA-winning expertise from The IT Crowd, Channel 4, and directing acclaimed films.
Richard Ayoade is a comedian, actor, writer, director, and presenter, best known for his role as Maurice Moss in the Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd. He won a BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance in 2014 for this role. Ayoade also hosted Channel 4’s Gadget Man, Travel Man, and the revived Crystal Maze. While studying at the University of Cambridge, Richard became President of the Footlights club. He co-wrote Garth Marenghi’s Dark Place with Matthew Holness, which won the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This led to two series produced by Channel 4.
He also appeared in other notable comedies, including Nathan Barley, Man to Man with Dean Learner, and The Mighty Boosh. His portrayal of the socially awkward IT technician in The IT Crowd made him a standout star. Richard has made numerous appearances on panel shows, including The Big Fat Quiz of the Year and A League of Their Own. He took over from Stephen Fry as the host of Gadget Man and later presented Travel Man, where he brought his unique perspective to travel and technology. He also served as the guide on The Crystal Maze, leading contestants through various challenges. In film, Richard made his directorial debut with Submarine, a coming-of-age comedy-drama that he co-wrote.
He followed this with The Double, a black comedy inspired by Dostoevsky's novella, featuring Jesse Eisenberg. Ayoade has also appeared in the American film The Watch and directed music videos for bands like Kasabian and Arctic Monkeys. Richard has voiced characters in several animated films, including The Boxtrolls, Early Man, and Soul, as well as in animated series like Strange Hill High and Apple & Onion. He has authored three books focused on film: Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey, The Grip of Film, and Ayoade on Top, along with a children's book titled The Book That No One Wanted to Read. Richard Ayoade's work spans various media, showcasing his comedy, acting, writing, and directing talents. His contributions to British television and film have made him a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
To book him as a comedic act at your next event, contact PepTalk.
Book Richard Ayoade for your next event to captivate your audience with his unique blend of wit and charm. As a BAFTA-winning comedian and acclaimed director, he brings unparalleled expertise and charisma, ensuring an unforgettable experience that will leave your guests entertained and inspired. Don’t miss out!
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To book Richard Ayoade, email richard.ayoade@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Richard's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Richard Ayoade is a comedian, actor, writer, and director whose live appearances draw on his established screen persona — drily observed, deadpan, and built around the kind of self-aware awkwardness familiar from The IT Crowd and his panel show appearances. His format tends toward structured comic monologue and wit-driven conversation rather than traditional stand-up, reflecting a career that spans sitcom, film direction, and literary authorship across multiple media.
Richard Ayoade is available for stand-up, hosting, awards, and after-dinner formats, with credits including The IT Crowd, Travel Man, and The Crystal Maze across television, film, and panel shows. He won a BAFTA for Best Male Comedy Performance in 2014 for his role as Maurice Moss in The IT Crowd.
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