Michael Brunström: William Tell versus the Algorithm
A hero from medieval Swiss folklore goes toe-to-to with Artificial Intelligence in this silly and surreal new caper from the incomparable Michael Brunström.
★★★★ "A joy" (Scotsman)
Like Robin Hood, William Tell is a folk hero who symbolises defiance in the face of oppression. Most famous for shooting an apple off his son's head with a crossbow, he'll use it again to attack the AI algorithms that are designed to disempower, divide and distract us. Join his cry of "Death to the algorithm! Down with tyrants! Freedom for Switzerland!"
★★★★ "An artistic genius" (Skinny)
★★★★ "You will see nothing else that is so clever and funny" (North West End)
Michael Brunström is a surrealist comedian based in London. His previous shows have covered topics as diverse as steam trains, John Constable's "The Hay Wain", parsley, the Great Fire of London and moths. He is a winner of the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality. His 2024 show "Copernicus Now" was nominated for the Best Show Award at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Cast & Creative Team
Writer & Director: Michael Brunström
Date & Time: Thursday 22nd October @ 10:00pm
Running Time: 60 mins
Content warnings: Suitable for ages 12 and above, contains some audience participation.
Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable.
Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.
The Bread & Roses Theatre receives no core funding and survives almost entirely on ticket sales. Any donations, help us support independent arts and theatremakers - an essential step in preserving the future of fringe theatre.
Venue: The Glitch
The Glitch is a vibrant artsy café & bar and unique creative space in the heart of Waterloo, created by VAULT Creative Arts, producers of VAULT Festival. Good coffee, cheeesy toasties, cold beers, delicious cocktails and the most welcoming staff. It’s the perfect place to meet with friends, work in comfort, or relax admiring local artworks. As the evening draws in, the space morphs into a lively bar with intimate nights of comedy, theatre, music, spoken word, and special one-off events and parties. A unique space with plenty of atmosphere that’s open and inclusive to all. Queer-friendly and proudly a safe space for the LGBTQIA community, with many events led by or created for queer people.
The Theatre is downstairs at The Glitch with a capacity of 54 and versitle set-up. Ideal for theatre, comedy, experimental, cabaret and WIP shows. Full tech spec cab be viewed here
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