THE BIRD TRILOGY and HORSES Come To Soho Theatre
Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated comedian and cult clown Elf Lyons will bring two of her most acclaimed shows to Soho Theatre's Main Theatre this winter, following successful runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and beyond. Performances start in December 2025.
The Bird Trilogy (12–20 December 2025)
In the critically acclaimed The Bird Trilogy, Lyons performs three shows—Swan, Chiffchaff, and Raven—which create a riotous trilogy. Each piece explores different themes: ballet, economics, and horror, all reimagined with Elf's unique clowning, mime, and surreal theatrical style.
Horses (7–10 January 2026)
Following its Sky Arts Comedy Award win in 2025, Horses, created by Elf Lyons and performed by Treacle, arrives at Soho Theatre. It is the first-ever comedy show performed entirely by a horse. The show celebrates the inner child and the magic of imagination. It invites audiences to embrace playful energy, the power of pretend, and the whimsical view of life through a horse's perspective.
About Elf Lyons
Elf Lyons is an award-winning comedian, theatre maker, director, comedy writer, and voice artist. She has earned a cult following as one of the UK's most innovative performers. Her diverse work ranges from re-enactments of classical ballets and musicals on economic themes to immersive horror shows and lectures on Surrealism at notable venues like the Barbican.
"The Bird Trilogy" takes on ballet, economics, and horror, each reimagined through Elf's signature clown, mime, and surreal theatre.
"Horses" is a celebration of the inner child within and an adventurous reminder of the power of imagination.
Author’s summary: Elf Lyons brings innovative, genre-blending shows to Soho Theatre, combining clowning, surrealism, and unique performances including the first comedy show starring a horse.