The first ever comedy show performed entirely by a horse. Made by award-winning Elf Lyons, performed by Treacle.
“Beautiful hind legs” (Horse & Hound).
One of the 50 funniest comedians of the 21st century Telegraph
“Praise her genius and go” ★★★★★ Telegraph
“Elf is funny and wise – and a hero of sanity” (Dylan Moran)
WINNER: Comedians’ Choice Award Best Show, 2024
WINNER: (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show, 2024
WINNER: Spirit of the Fringe, 2024
WINNER: Best Show Adelaide Fringe, 2023
British Comedy Guide Recommended
“In comedy terms, Elf Lyons has always been less of a thoroughbred, more of a breed apart – never more so than with Horses” ★★★★ Guardian
“For much of the show, you can believe that a horse is on stage” ★★★★★ Starburst Magazine
“Performed with a virtuosic physical ingenuity “ ★★★★ Chortle
"Lyons plays with the disgusting and the angelic."★★★★★ Broadway Baby
“A mesmerising blend of clowning, mime, comedy, and theatre."★★★★★ QR Magazine
“Elf Lyons continues to be one of the Fringe's most intriguing performers. […] Charming, playful and, to be clear: excellent.” British Comedy Guide
"A fascinating trip into the realms of fantasy" Stage
★★★★★ Get The Chance
★★★★★ Telegraph
★★★★★ One4Review
★★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★★Squirrel Comedy
★★★★★ Quintessential Review
★★★★★ Starburst Magazine
★★★★★ Comics Comic
★★★★★Mervyn Stutter's Pick Of The Fringe
★★★★★ On The Mic
★★★★Mix Up Theatre
★★★★ Guardian
★★★★Skinny
★★★★ Chortle
ELF LYONS - HORSES
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- Comedy - Circus & Magic