Elf Lyons

Elf Lyons is an award-winning comedian, clown, theatre maker, director, writer, and voice artist renowned for her boundary-pushing performances that captivate audiences across the UK comedy and theatre landscape. With a cult following, she has established herself as one of the most innovative performers in the industry.

Her eclectic work spans re-enacting classical ballets, creating musicals about the economy, and staging immersive horror shows, along with captivating lectures at esteemed venues like the Barbican.

Her accolades speak volumes: she is the winner of the Best Show ISH Comedy Award, Comedians Choice Award, and Mervyn Stutter’s Spirit of the Fringe in 2024, and she also took home the winner title for Adelaide Fringe’s Best Comedy and Pick of the Fringe in 2023. Previously, she was a nominee for the Edinburgh Fringe Award for Best Show in 2017. In 2023, Elf was proudly named one of The Telegraph’s Top 50 Funniest Comedians of the 21st Century.

Her television and radio credits are impressive, featuring appearances on Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), The A to Z of Horror Movies (Sky Original) Evil Genius (BBC Sounds) and The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC). Elf is also a prolific writer, contributing to The Guardian, The Times, The Independent and a three times cover star of The Sunday Times Culture Magazine.

Elf is currently captivating audiences with her brand-new show, Horses, which debuted to critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe.