# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening of Unnecessary Detail (Theatre) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: They're back! Join Festival of the Spoken Nerd and friends for an evening of science, songs, stand-up maths and more!About this EventThis page is for in-person tickets only. For online tickets, Both in person and online ticket holders will have access to the event recording.Join Festival of the Spoken Nerd and friends as they return to the Royal Institution for another science and comedy variety night!An Evening of Unnecessary Detail brings stand-up, science and songs together in a single Venn diagram. With sell-out shows across the UK and over a million podcast downloads, it’s the night where scientists and/or comedians get to talk about fascinating things in outrageous detail.An Evening of Unnecessary Detail is, in short, an event where 80% of the words in the title start with a vowel. Of the 16 unique letters in the title, 31.25% of them are used more than once, and the show will be exactly 10,800 seconds long.Hosted by the Festival of the Spoken Nerd, the event will be hosted by some or all of the crew: Matt Parker, Steve Moul, and Helen Arney.Line-up of performers is subject to change without notice.This event is suitable for adults and older teensDoors to the museum and bar will be open from 6.00pm. The event will run from 7.00pm until 10.00pm.There will be an interval during the show, during which extra activities will be available the bar will also be open.Line up:Matt Parker, Steve Mould and Helen Arney, Fran Scott, Sophie Maclean, Dan Plane.Please note that the scheduled line-up is subject to change without notice.By booking to attend events at the Royal Institution, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Ri's Event image by Mihaela Bodlovic - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/an-evening-of-unnecessary-detail-theatre/100001992915163903 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, comedy, entertainment, festivals, art, theatre, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Royal Institution - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10.5, max: 21.44, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Royal Institution - **lat**: 51.5097196 - **long**: -0.14252569999996467 - **full address**: The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening of Unnecessary Detail (Theatre) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f617ca640a8c7b77090931d91e4a0dde455aa2c186731e65dea11852e76a06bb-rimg-w1200-h600-dc302d2c-gmir.jpg?v=1784930902 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening of Unnecessary Detail (Theatre) being held? - **A:** An Evening of Unnecessary Detail (Theatre) takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening of Unnecessary Detail (Theatre)? - **A:** An Evening of Unnecessary Detail (Theatre) is organized by The Royal Institution. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening of Unnecessary Detail (Theatre) is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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