THE SHOW

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

TICKETS

Friday 6th June 2025

20:00 (90 mins plus interval)

£15

FURTHER INFO

Seating: Every ticket-holder gets a seat, so you can leave standing-up to our acts. 

Suitability: 15+ (Restriction)

Warnings and Additional Info: N/A

Accessibility: Full accessibility information for all our venues can be found on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Box Office with any access questions.

Groups: Please contact our Box Office for alternative group size arrangements or group bookings of 7 or more. See Terms and Conditions for more information.

MONKEY BARREL COMEDY

Monkey Barrel Comedy has been ‘Scotland’s Best Comedy Venue’ since 2020 (Chortle Awards) and was described by The List as “a year-round Edinburgh institution”. It has over 500 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor, making it one of the city’s top-rated year-round attractions.

The club was home to both of 2022's Edinburgh Comedy Awards winners, Best Comedy Show 2023 and Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer 2024. It has been described as the "Beating Heart" of the Fringe by The Telegraph and “the best comedy club in the world” by comedian Olga Koch. 

“What a comedy club you’ve got there, Edinburgh!” (Kevin Bridges)

“Down there at the Monkey Barrel, there's something in the water, AND I CAN'T STOP DRINKING IT!” (Sam Campbell)

"Fringe Heroes" (The Metro)

"Redefining what weekend comedy can and should be" (British Comedy Guide

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

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DRINKS & MORE

Our adjoining bar, Barrel Bar, is open from 3pm on Fridays, 1pm on Saturday and at least 1 hour before every show every other day. It serves a wide selection of drinks, including locally-sourced beers, cocktails, and spirits. 

Table service is available in the venue throughout the show, so you can get drinks delivered straight to your seat without missing a thing. Order via the QR codes positioned next to your seat. Not applicable for all shows.