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'I'm sorry, I've said too much...' Sky Arts Award-winning comedian Elf Lyons is The Woman on the Edge. A completely normal, autobiographical (and in no way complex) – observational stand-up show about love. A perfect show to take yourself to. Inspired by Vertigo, Apollo 13, the opera Pagliacci. Directed by Ingmar Bergman. One of The Telegraph's 50 Funniest Comedians of the 21st Century. 'Praise her genius – and go' ***** (Telegraph). 'Expert clowning' **** (Sunday Times). **** (Guardian).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Elf Lyons is The Woman on the Edge is by Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with PBJ Management, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Pleasance Courtyard, 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ, 5 August to 31 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Strong language and Audience participation.