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The medieval Swiss folk hero stands up to the tyranny of AI in this surreal take on the William Tell legend, from Malcolm Hardee Award winner Michael Brunström. Death to The Algorithm! Freedom for Switzerland! Michael Brunström is an award-winning surrealist comedian. His show Copernicus Now was nominated for the Best Show Award at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024. 'A true comedy original ... a joy' **** (Scotsman). 'An artistic genius' **** (Skinny). 'You will see nothing else that is so clever and funny' **** (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Michael Brunström: William Tell vs the Algorithm is by Michael Brunström, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ Potterrow, Potterrow Port (Underpass), EH8 9BL, 7 August to 19 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £8. Content warnings: Audience participation.