Elf Lyons: Horses (Aberdeen Comedy Festival
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 The Telegraph
‘Praise her genius and go’ ★★★★★ The 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” ★★★★ 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
Starts 7.30pm
Age guidance 16+
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Dates & Booking
Sep. 26, 2025 7:30pm
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Ticket Info
Standard - £13.20
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