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Elf Lyons: Underground Success
Elf Lyons, the creator behind The Secret Comedians and Funny Women Finalist (Runner- Up) 2013 debuts her first solo hour of unconventionality and empowering comedic happiness. And it’s all about the London Underground. Mostly
In her first full-length show, Elf Lyons aims to prove how successful she really is through a mixture of stories, erotica and games all based around her long term love for the London Underground. From the creation of the tube, to the Metro Crush, to the life of Harry Beck, the underground for Elf is metaphor for her life thus far. Yet, she still wants to begin the show dancing to Katy Perry on stage, for no reason other than that she wants to, despite the fact it has no relation to the tube whatsoever.
A supersonic stand-up show, Underground Success is a hilarious, sincere, shocking and feisty collection of tales of the unexpected. The Red Hatted 6ft chameleon celebrates her eccentricities and wildest fantasies through the subjects she finds interesting and overlooked in modern society.
Lyons is a regular performer on the stand-up and cabaret circuit, known for her alternative storytelling abilities, fast-paced ramshackle style and compering skills. She has been featured both on London Live and Reuteurs talking about her experience as an M.C and work as a comic. Her previous show Pervert performed at the Camden Fringe in July 2013 received great attention in the press, being the ‘Pick of the Fringe’ in both Londonist and MOUTH London magazine and featured in the Evening Standard twice after attracting Boris Johnson to come see the show.
‘The Angelina Jolie of Comedy’ – MOUTH, London
‘She is just too talented[…] expect her to be a major star’ –One4Review
‘A clever observer and raconteur […] her unabashed, suggestible humour reminds one of Noel Fielding’ – Ed Fringe Review‘
“Refreshingly real” – Broadway Baby
“Real highlight of the night” – Feminist Times ‘One to Watch’
“Effortlessly charming, wonderful at warming up a crowd! Book her!” – Luisa Omielan
“A joy to watch. One of the best acts we’ve had at the Etcetera – she certainly has a bright and glittery future ahead of her. See her. Now!” – Etcetera Theatre, London
Elf Lyons: Underground Success
2nd – 24th August 2014
Voodoo Rooms, 19:30 (20:30) 1hour) 16+
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