Elf Lyons: Horses

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Comedy (clown, physical theatre)

  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

The first ever comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 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. 'Praise her genius and go' ***** (Telegraph). 'Lyons can't be accused of treading the conventional career path since none of her shows ever remotely resembles the next' **** (Guardian). 'Elf is funny and wise – and a hero of sanity' (Dylan Moran).

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Main queue on road outside. Lift access through Pleasance Bar — ask at Box Office or bar for assistance. Performance space is on the First Floor up 20 steps on a permanent stone staircase that has handrails. Lift dimensions are 1200mm x 1200mm, max. weight 500kg. The lift can accept power wheelchairs.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

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The Stage (3/5 stars) 55 days ago

Fascinating trip into the realms of fantasy

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The Quinntessential Review (5/5 stars) 65 days ago

For me, Elf has a magical, Bowie-like presence that adds an extra sprinkle of charm to the show. Elf’s Horses is a testament to incredible talent which blends humour with heartfelt moments in a must-see performance. Easily one of the best things I’ve seen over my years going to the Fringe.

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Broadway Baby (5/5 stars) 73 days ago

With impressive physical theatre and mime, this innovative show imaginatively explores the world through the eyes of a horse, inviting the us to step outside the ordinary and embrace the whimsical nature of life as seen from a four-legged perspective.

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SquirrelComedy.com (5/5 stars) 75 days ago

Elf is a bundle of energy

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Starburst Magazine (5/5 stars) 76 days ago

This makes sense because Horses is a heartfelt tribute to the power of imagination, and an attempt to remind us of the world of play we all experienced as children ... This is a show about why the imagination is an essential part of the human experience, and the importance of childhood.

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On The Mic (5/5 stars) 80 days ago

This is Elf Lyons’ wheelhouse, a celebration of the child within. A delightful mix of mime, stand up and clown. It can be dark – it occasionally gets very dark. It’s also beautiful.

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