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Michael Brunström
@michaelbrunstrom.bsky.social
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Surrealist comedian
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A photo of myself dressed as William Tell against a blue background, with this text in white: Believe it or not, in previous years my show at Leicester Comedy Festival has completely sold out, so it would be reassuring both to me and to you if you could book your ticket sooner rather than later. Thanks!
February 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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When I had longer hair it was common for people to mistake me for Simon Munnery. Yesterday I learned that someone had mistaken me for Robin Ince. I consider it a great honour to be mistaken for either of these good men. Perhaps, one day, I shall earn the even greater honour of being mistaken for Michael Brunström.
February 5, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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I have now made two zines.
#zines #trumpets #lungs
The first two zines I have made: TRUMPETS and LUNGS
February 3, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Coming soon: a zine for February.
#zine #zines #zinemaking
Cover of zine no. 2 (feb. ‘26): LUNGS
February 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Typewritten note: Everyone dances all the time, not necessarily on purpose.
January 30, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Last night: the first ever WIP performance of Act I of my new show WILLIAM TELL VERSUS THE ALGORITHM. I absolutely love this early stage of making a show, when it’s still a messy fiasco. Can’t wait to show you more.
Photos by @davenatts.bsky.social
Stage. Red curtain backdrop. On the right, a hat on a stick. On the left I appear to be yelling at something off stage. I can’t remember what. Close up of me wearing a sign labelled ALGORITHM around my neck. Angry and shaking my fist. Me holding a rainbow umbrella and reading the script off a tablet cos I haven’t learned it yet. With the ALGORITHM sign. Doing a sexy dance.
January 25, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Typewritten note: Oh, shush.
January 20, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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I’ve finally finished writing the first song for my William Tell show. It’s a big opening number called ‘Switzerland is a State of Mind’ and it’s in B major (with a middle bit in G major).
January 19, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Edinburgh Fringe 2026 run confirmed. Full announcement to follow at a strategically well-timed moment. I’m excited.
January 17, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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How tiny do Jaffa Cakes need to get before the people proclaim ‘Enough is enough’?
A modern Jaffa Cake.
January 16, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Typewritten note: “I would like it to happen today please”
January 16, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 15/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish
Some notes from a piano score.
January 15, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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“Down with tyrants! Death to the algorithm! Freedom for Switzerland!”
See folk hero William Tell take on the might of Austrian Imperialism (AI) with his crossbow. World premiere.
1.20pm Sunday 22 February, Duffy’s Bar Leicester
Tickets: events.comedy-festival.co.uk/events/micha...
Michael in a Swiss hat with an arrow through his head, and an 8-bit apple. In the background, an Alp. Title: Michael Brunström: William Tell vs the Algorithm. Logo of the Leicester Comedy Festival
January 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 14/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish
An outflow pipe
January 15, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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BRIGHTON?
On Saturday I’m coming to do a bunch of William Tell-themed comedy at this gig:

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Happy 2026: The January Show | Extra Topping
Welcome to 2026 my friends. We've got a lovely line up for our first show on 17th January. Come out of the cold and down to The Yellow Book for a warm welcome! Last year's Sketch Off finalists and one...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Typewritten note QUESTION Can you account for all the wine glasses and tea towels in your home?
January 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Typewritten note: Mistakes were made. The passive voice was used to deflect responsibility.
January 13, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 12/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish
A packet of aubergine seeds.
January 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Typewritten note: I mistakenly thought today was "Blue Monday" and had to rescind any credit I gave myself for not feeling miserable.
January 12, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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My first zine is available to anyone who would like a copy.
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Proud owner of a @michaelbrunstrom.bsky.social e-zine. This is a true beauty
January 12, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces) 11/? #pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish
My hand, in a fist
January 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Typewritten note: ZEN KŌAN If a comedian has never watched The Traitors, do they have any online content?
January 9, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces)
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Blavatnik Building, Tate Modern
January 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Typewritten note: I can't stop thinking about Attenborough describing harvest mice as "part of a complex web of predators and prey".
January 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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PAREIDOL-ISH (things that look only slightly like faces)
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#pareidolia #pseudopareidolia #parapareidolia #pareidolish
A USB charger port on a bus
January 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM