William Thompson on Spy Kids, Cerebral Palsy and Meeting Louis C.K.

 

Welcome to Pub Chats & A Pint, a podcast series sponsored by Harp Lager where we sit down in a local pub with someone interesting from Northern Ireland.

Today we're in The Harp Bar in Cathedral Quarter and are joined by rising-star Comedian William Thompson.

In this episode we talk about:

  • Why his mum kept his cerebral palsy a secret from him

  • How he landed his first comedy gig

  • The philosophical undertones of Spy Kids

  • Balancing local humour with an international audience

  • High School Musical Mania

  • Favourite comedians

  • And his upcoming Ulster Hall Show

Check it out!

William’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/william_thompson_comedy/?hl=en

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Harp Bar’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harpbarbelfast/

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— Matt

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