In the press release for the show, Bailey’s representatives stated, “At a point in our evolution when it seems as if we’re sleepwalking into a world where humans might be redundant, and much of what we do can be done better and more efficiently by machines, what better time to celebrate our own flawed humanity. And who better a guide to lead us than Bill… To take us on a jaunt through the error-strewn, distracted, crumb-festooned, sometimes magnificent history of human thought and how it might help us survive in this brave new world. A magical, musical mystery tour of the human mind, along with some other pressing matters about whales, biophilia, unrequited love and other thoughts. Amplified With Music. Welcome to Thoughtifier!” 

The promotors for the show have also, helpfully and hilariously, provided a definition to what the term Thoughtifier means, stating,

“Thoughtifier
noun

1. an intriguing device that can amplify the thoughts of a curious mind using music, channelled through a human instrument, known as Bill Bailey.

2. (colloquial) a person resembling Bill Bailey.”

Bailey is probably best known for his work in TV comedy but the actor and comedian is also well known for being a multi-instrumentalist and uses the art form in his stand-up routines. A classically trained musician, Bailey studied music at A-Level and received an associate diploma at the London College Of Music.

Bailey often incorporates jazz, rock and even classical music into his stand-up comedy shows. The comedian was also a member of punk band Beergut 100 with fellow comedians Jim Miller, Martin Trenaman, Phil Whelans and Kevin Eldon. The band played a set at the 2006 edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Bailey has also performed at the Royal Albert Hall, BBC Radio and Sonisphere Festival.

In 2020, Bailey was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing where he famously danced with his partner Oti Mabuse to Metallica’s hit song, “Enter Sandman.” Tickets for Thoughtifier go on sale on Wednesday and can be purchased here.

Bill Bailey Musical Comedy tour:

09/02/2024 – 3Arena – Dublin
10/02 – SSE Arena – Belfast
12/02 – Derby Arena – Derby
13/02 – Resorts World Arena – Birmingham
15/02 – P&J Arena – Aberdeen
16/02 – SEC Armadillo – Glasgow
17/02 – Utilita Arena – Newcastle
18/02 – First Direct Arena – Leeds
20/02 – BIC – Bournemouth
21/02 – Brighton Centre – Brighton
22/02 – Plymouth Pavilions – Plymouth
24/02 – Utilita Arena – Cardiff
27/02 – Utilita Arena – Sheffield
28/02 – Connexin Live Arena – Hull
29/02 – AO Arena – Manchester
01/03 – Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham
02/03 – M&S Arena – Liverpool
04/03 – O2 Arena – London