Elf Lyons: Horses
The first ever comedy show performed entirely by a horse. Made by award-winning Elf Lyons, performed by Treacle. “A mesmerising blend of clowning, mime, comedy, and theatre" ★★★★★ The QR Magazine
Friday June 6th 2025
Monkey Barrel Comedy (MB4)
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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.'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
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” ★★★★ The 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" ★★★★★ The 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" The Stage
★★★★★ Get The Chance
★★★★★ The Telegraph
★★★★★ One4Review
★★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★★ Squirrel Comedy
★★★★★ The Quintessential Review
★★★★★ Starburst Magazine
★★★★★ The Comics Comic
★★★★★Mervyn Stutter's Pick Of The Fringe
★★★★★ On The Mic
★★★★Mix Up Theatre
★★★★ The Guardian
★★★★The Skinny
★★★★ Chortle
Friday 6th June 2025
20:00 (90 mins plus interval)
£15
Venue Doors and Bar open up to one hour before show - Unreserved Seating - No standing - Table Service before the Show
Suitability: 15+ (Restriction) Under 16s must leave the venue by 10pm. Under 18s must leave the venue by 11pm.
Accessibility: Full accessibility info for all our venues can be found on www.monkeybarrelcomedy.com. Alternatively, please contact boxoffice@monkeybarrelcomedy.com with access inquires.
Groups: Please contact us at boxoffice@monkeybarrelcomedy.com for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information.
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Scotland's Best Comedy Venue (Chortle Awards 2023 and 2024)
Home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners and Sky Best Comedy Show 2023
"What a comedy club you’ve got there Edinburgh!" Kevin Bridges
A "Year-round Edinburgh institution" The List
"Redefining what weekend comedy can and should be" British Comedy Guide
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Monkey Barrel Comedy is situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Our rooms are located at the top end of Blair Street, just off the Royal Mile and can be easily accessed by Bus and Taxi from South Bridge or by foot from either Cowgate or the High Street.
As with many venues in the traditional and historical Old Town, some of our spaces have accessibility limitations. Please contact us in advance (via email to our Box Office at boxoffice@monkeybarrelcomedy.com) if you have any access requirements, so we can advise on the options available.
MB1 is at ground level and can be accessed via most wheelchairs with some adjustments made for you outside the venue. Please let us know in advance of buying a ticket (via the Box Office) so we can confirm and be prepared for your arrival. Because of the physical changes required outside of the venue, we cannot guarantee entry unless we are notified in advance.
MB3 and MB4 are accessed via a series of steps. If you are able to move over short distances, our team can assist and looking after any mobility equipment.
If you have any questions, please contact our Box Office at boxoffice@monkeybarrelcomedy.com.
