2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Elf Lyons: ChiffChaff
The Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee (Best Show 2017) presents her one-woman musical about the economy. You read that right. Let's get fiscal. The queen of clown is back and she's making the dismal science fun with a whole orchestra and an Invisible Hand. BBC New Talent Hotlist 2017. Fringe World Best Comedy Show 2018 nominee. British Vogue's '20 Names of Now'. 'A fast talking, smart-thinking stand-up for whom the adjective 'kooky' could have been invented for' (Guardian). 'Hysterical tour de force' ***** (ThreeWeeks). 'A fantastic comedic success' **** (Fest). **** (Scotsman).
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What are you going to do once the Fringe is over?
Now it's time to curl up and cry.
Chortle, 25th August 2018Three to see on 15 Aug
Three recommended shows to see on Wednesday 15 Aug...
ThreeWeeks, 15th August 2018The best of what's on at the festival
The best in Edinburgh.
The Times, 12th August 2018Who are the unsung heroes of the Fringe?
Little known Fringe heroes.
Chortle, 12th August 2018What track do you come on to and why?
'I sing my own walk-on music as I can't remember my iTunes password'
Chortle, 10th August 2018Fringe 2018: the best comedy to see
The best comedy to see.
Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 2nd August 2018The one thing you wish you knew from your first Fringe
'You will cry... lean in to it'
Chortle, 31st July 2018Best female Fringe talent
You'll find truths and talent a-plenty amongst this year's top Fringe female acts...
Edinburgh Festivals, 30th July 2018What is you abiding memory of your first Fringe?
'Seeing Simon Munnery with a glove made of dildos'
Chortle, 30th July 2018Fringe interview: Elf Lyons
She shot to Fringe fame with a one-woman parrot Swan Lake. This year, she's all about economics: to music. Imagine if inflation were spinach, she tells Stephen Armstrong.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 29th July 201850 brilliant shows to see at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe
This summer, the Scottish capital is hosting everything from Jane Austen-inspired improv and Ethiopian circus to Beckett and Bernstein. Here is our critics' pick of what to see.
The Telegraph, 27th July 2018The skills to pay the bills
Think you've committed to the Festival? Score yourself against these comics with serious skin in the game.
Evan Beswick, Fest Mag, 27th July 201810 things that make me laugh by Elf Lyons
Elf Lyons writes a piece for us ahead of her new show ChiffChaff at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Elf Lyons, Female First, 23rd July 2018Fest's vomedy picks
Comedy critic Paul Fleckney picks out the best of the best of the best of the Fringe comedy programme.
Paul Fleckney, Fest Mag, 18th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Elf Lyons
Elf Lyons on sex dolls, inflatable elephants and an explanation of monetary policy through mime.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 18th July 2018Interview: rarely asked questions - Elf Lyons
It has been said that the art of clowning is about releasing your inner idiot. Lyons certainly releases hers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th July 201820 character/clown comedy recommendations for Fringe
Laugh Out London brings you a list of some of the best character/clown comedy shows you will see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018.
Laugh Out London, 9th July 2018A piggy interview with Elf Lyons
Elf Lyons interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 7th July 2018Bechdel Testing Edinburgh Fringe 2018
Heading up to Edinburgh Fringe and looking for shows to see that break from the stale/pale/male standard?
Bechdel Theatre, 22nd June 2018Edinburgh preview: Elf Lyons
Last year's Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee Elf Lyons returns to the Fringe with her new show ChiffChaff directed by Aitor Basauri from Spymonkey.
Theatre Weekly, 12th June 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 2nd Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 3rd Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 4th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 5th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 6th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 7th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 8th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 9th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 10th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 11th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 12th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 14th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 15th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 16th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 18th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 19th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 20th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 21st Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 26th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |
| 27th Aug 2018 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome (Jack Dome) |