Working with Elf has been genuinely transformative. I could not have predicted the ways in which she would help not only shape my work but challenge it. She pushed me to dig deeper at every point and ultimately led me to discovering unexplored and exciting new material. Not only did she influence the show I ended up creating but Elf’s advice, guidance and genuine support shaped who I am and who I want to be as a comedian both on and off stage.
Courtney Buchner, Comedian

​Elf ran an incredibly professional and playful workshop, which was a joy to take part in. Her knowledgeable approach led to many discoveries for the artists, and she’s given them new tools to take their careers to the next level.
Andrew Sim, Festival Director of Reykjavík Fringe

Elf creates effortlessly safe, inclusive and fun spaces for people of any background to learn and play. Her workshop has become the fundamentals of my creative development process.
Dylan McBurney, Pilot Comedy, Melbourne

Elf’s training is transformational and super practical. I left with specific techniques I can apply to my show and a deeper understanding of what works best for my performance style and the areas I need to improve (with how to do that). The most comprehensive training I’ve done. I wasn’t bored once. It was jam-packed, fast, fun, and kind! I felt encouraged, motivated, and fully equipped to take my show to the next level. Exceptional all around.
Lauren Wallett, Completed ‘Clowning and the Senses’ Workshop in December 2023

I have not been so impacted by someone’s direction, succinct observations and energy in a long time.
Lara, Amsterdam

​I absolutely loved Elf’s 2 days weekend workshop. The workshop was rich in content and we all got personalized feedback and the opportunity to try ourselves out in several ways and many short solo performances. Elf created a safe and playful space to experiment; there was always a good build-up to more difficult exercises – the transition felt very smooth. I met with two other workshop participants some days after the workshop and we were all still reliving the experience.
Eniko,  Amsterdam

I couldn’t have wished for a better course leader than Elf Lyons for the Comedy Plus Labs course at Soho. Within minutes of the first session, Elf put us all at ease and created a safe space for us to be vulnerable and push ourselves to create something we were truly proud of.
Shabaneh, Comedy Labs 

Every session with Elf I learn something and howl with laughter. Her ability to create a fun loving atmosphere gives people the confidence to play and gain insights into their own performance. She has embraced and perfected the art of zoom teaching still keeping everyone engaged and involved.
Marty Gleeson, Comedy Labs 

​The course has helped me to unleash my creativity and has melted away all of my inhibitions. I’m no longer afraid to throw myself into the deep end, I can trust that I have all the skills needed to create some cracking material now. Elf has coerced the clown out of me and helped mould her into something I’m truly proud of.
Serena

​Elf creates a warm and supportive environment that allows you to really explore your most ridiculous and off-beat ideas. I felt very seen as an individual, whilst also a part of an ensemble and I loved every minute. I left the course very inspired and with some great tools for continuing the work we started on my own.
Hannah

Phenomenal and life giving weekend that allowed me to access parts of myself I never even knew existed. Led so kindly with just the right of push and go ahead to dare one into the unknown, uncomfortable to create the beautiful. And most importantly, so much fun!
Bambi

Elf facilitated a amazing 4 week clown workshop. I was able to explore new sides of performing and have individualized feedback which was so affirming and wonderful. The layout led to a really fun creative process and the activities were purposeful and awesome. Thank you!
Issy