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Elf Lyons Brings Solo Show ‘The Woman on the Edge’ to New York for Limited Run (EXCLUSIVE)
British stand-up comedian Elf Lyons is bringing her solo show "The Woman on the Edge" to New York, marking her US debut. The limited run at the SoHo Playhouse, presented by WestBeth Entertainment and Mick Perrin Worldwide, blends autobiographical comedy with theatrical experimentation, drawing on the collapse of Lyons' own engagement as its inspiration.
The show runs from 24 September to 18 October, with tickets going on sale on Thursday, 30 July at 10am ET. It combines opera, stand-up, clowning and verbatim theatre, with references to Hitchcock's "Vertigo", the Apollo 13 mission and the opera "Pagliacci". Lyons has directed several shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and is known for genre-blending works including a ballet re-enactment using found objects and a Stephen King-inspired comedy-horror piece.
In short
- Elf Lyons' "The Woman on the Edge" makes its US debut in New York
- SoHo Playhouse run: 24 September to 18 October 2026
- Tickets on sale Thursday, 30 July at 10am ET
Explained simply
Elf Lyons is a British stand-up comedian known for blending comedy with theatrical techniques such as opera, clowning and physical performance. She has become established on the UK circuit, particularly at the Edinburgh Fringe, for unconventional shows that prioritise artistic experimentation over traditional stand-up formats.
"The Woman on the Edge" is structured around a personal story from Lyons' own life—the collapse of her engagement. The performance blends stand-up comedy with opera, clowning and theatrical storytelling, incorporating references including Hitchcock's "Vertigo", the Apollo 13 mission and the opera "Pagliacci".
This marks Lyons' entry onto the New York stage, representing her first major performance opportunity in the United States. The show exemplifies a growing movement of comedians moving beyond traditional stand-up to create more theatrical, narrative-driven work.
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