Michael Brunström: William Tell versus the Algorithm

Comedy · Nottingham

Michael Brunström: William Tell versus the Algorithm

Saturday 7 November 2026 · Doors 16:40

Fishergate Point Studios, Nottingham

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Michael Brunström: William Tell versus the Algorithm is on Saturday 7 November 2026 at Fishergate Point Studios, Nottingham, with doors at 16:40. Tickets start at £6.60, including the booking fee.

A medieval Swiss folk hero stands up to the tyranny of AI in this imaginative new take on the William Tell legend from surrealist genius Michael Brunström. Death to tyrants! Down with the Algorithm! Freedom for Switzerland! Michael Brunström is a surrealist comedian whose numerous shows include 'Parsley', 'The Great Fire of London', 'One Thousand New Ideas before Bedtime' and 'Copernicus Now', which was nominated for the Best Show award at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival. Winner of the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality. ★★★★ 'A joy' (Scotsman). ★★★★ 'An artistic genius' (Skinny). ★★★★ 'Clever and ridiculous' (North West End). ★★★★★ 'Stunning' (Comedy to Watch).

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