2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Elf Lyons: Raven
Elf Lyons takes the audience on a journey into the macabre as she tells a tale inspired by the works of Stephen King. But, fear not, although horror is the theme, the show is infused with Lyons' infectious enthusiasm as she commits fully to clowning onstage, building to a crescendo of comic chaos.
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee Elf Lyons floats to the Fringe with her new horrifying comedy show inspired by Stephen King. Part mad clown comedy spectacle, part Hammer horror. Elf becomes your own personal Pennywise as she merges horror techniques with old school storytelling to make you laugh and shiver in equal measure. Don't be a Misery, get a glass of red rum, bring your pal Tony and laugh with Elf forever and ever. 'Silly, touching and catastrophic' **** (Sunday Times). 'Lyons has genuine funnybones' (Chortle.co.uk). As seen on ITV2, Dave and BBC Three.
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Comedians' Choice Awards 2022 results
Rob Copland, Jordan Gray and Martin Willis are the winners of the Comedians' Choice Awards 2022, the Edinburgh Fringe-based awards which are determined by performers.
British Comedy Guide, 28th August 2022Has the Edinburgh Fringe lost its edge?
This year, with performers facing hefty registration fees, rent more expensive than a luxury foreign holiday and exorbitant marketing campaigns, all in the midst of a cost of living crisis, more and more are asking: has the Fringe lost its edge?
Liam Pape, The Spectator, 5th August 2022EdFringe talk: Elf Lyons: Raven
"It is one of the most exciting places to spend a month and take risks - especially when seeing all the amazing alternative talent that you might miss on a usual commercial line-up or panel show on TV."
Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 4th August 2022Edinburgh Fringe 2022: The comedy lineup so far
Here's a small fraction of some of the comedy coming up at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Jamie Dunn, The Skinny, 24th July 2022Interview with Elf Lyons, comedian, theatre maker and clown
"It never seemed like an impossible or reckless career choice, because everyone around me seemed to value the arts. It's not the same now for many young people growing up in the UK."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 23rd July 2022Eddie Izzard, Michael Palin and more on 75 years of the Edinburgh Fringe
Stars of stage and screen share their Edinburgh memories.
The Telegraph, 23rd July 2022Elf Lyons talks about being inspired by Stephen King
Half mad clown spectacle, half Hammer Horror - in Raven, Elf Lyons is set to become your own personal Pennywise. She talks about how Stephen King's novels have shaped her work, and why comedy and horror are siblings.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd July 2022Edinburgh 2022: Elf Lyons Q&A
BWW catches up with Elf Lyons to chat about bringing Raven to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 19th July 2022Facing her anger gave Elf Lyons the last laugh
Scary movies can exorcise the audience's own demons but silliness can also help you process rage, says the comedian.
Elf Lyons, The Guardian, 15th July 2022Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 4th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 16th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 17th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 22nd Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |
| 29th Aug 2022 | 20:30 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room) |