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.

Monkey Barrel Comedy

The "Beating Heart" of the Fringe. The Telegraph

“The Monkey Barrel is amazing. They’re so caring and supportive. They’re not just all talk.” Sam Campbell

"Monkey Barrel’s stock is high" The Scotsman

"The Best Comedy Club in the World" Olga Koch

"Fringe Heroes" The Metro

5.0★★★★★ Trip Advisor | 4.7★★★★ Google | 4.5★★★★ Facebook 

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