Absurdist, Solo show

The Silly William Gambit


Matt Bader

Eccentric chess prodigy Silly William finds himself on a train bound for Hell (or Philadelphia, as it is known in some circles). When a mysterious entity that only plays the four-move checkmate attack hears of Silly William’s skill, it offers him his freedom if he can manage to defeat the entity in a best of seven chess matches. Fortunately for Silly William, he has dedicated his entire chess career to specifically refuting the four-move checkmate attack. And he will teach it to you now like his soul depends on it.

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    • £7.00 - £10.00
    • 1-23 August 2025
    • 60 minutes
    • Age 14+ (Guideline)
    • warning
      Strong language/swearing, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
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    theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall

    Surgeons Hall Museums, Nicolson St, EH8 9DW

    EH8 9DW

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    (Venue No. 53) Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW