Edinburgh Fringe
William Thompson: The Hand You're Dealt
William Thompson (BBC New Comedy Awards finalist 2021, as seen and heard on Dave, Channel 4 and BBC Scotland) is a rising star from Belfast. Growing up disabled on a Northern Irish council estate, where people aren't known to be sympathetic, William struggled with living with his grandparents, relationships and stereotypes; trying his best to make the most out of the hand he was dealt. Co-host of The Mudblood Podcast, regular guest on Tea With Me, support for Shane Todd and Paddy McDonnellod] on tour, and has sold-out shows across the UK.
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The Edinburgh Fringe gets classy
Tom Mayhew has compiled a list of working class comedians who are performing at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023. "Treat it like Pokemon and see if you can catch 'em all!"
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2023Interview with comedian William Thompson
"This is probably the last interview I do before my full descent into madness. The next you hear of me, I could be living in the woods, feeding off Salmon and trying to get mobile data so I can stream GB News."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 30th July 2023Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten disability themed shows
With stairs absolutely everywhere, Edinburgh is not the most accessible of cities for a major arts festival. Nonetheless, here are ten comedy shows offering new and personal perspectives on disability.
Chortle, 21st July 2023William Thompson interview
The Northern Irish comedian tells us about his debut Fringe show.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 10th June 2023Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 2nd Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 3rd Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 4th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 5th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 6th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 7th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 8th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 9th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 10th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 11th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 12th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 13th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 15th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 16th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 17th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 18th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 19th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 20th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 21st Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 22nd Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 23rd Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 24th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 25th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 26th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 27th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 28th Aug | 17:30 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |