Elf Lyons will perform an hour of anarchic comedy. Straight stand-up, live art, clown, sound foley. It will be what it will be, and it will be chaos.EDINBURGH FESTIVAL BEST SHOW NOMINEE | MALCOLM HARDEE AWARD FOR COMIC ORIGINALITY NOMINEE | BRITISH COMEDY GUIDE'S COMEDIANS CHOICE AWARD NOMINEE | ADELAIDE FRINGE 'PICK OF THE FRINGE' WINNER | FRINGE WORLD 'BEST COMEDY SHOW' NOMINEE | BRITISH VOGUE'S '20 NAMES OF NOW' | "Praise her genius - and go" (The Telegraph)This is comedy as enchantment, a show so beguiling that you dont just love it, you somehow fall in love with it. (The Scotsman)Expert clowning thats by turns charming, silly, touching and catastrophic (The Times)If you prefer your comedy going to the edge then toppling right off that edge try Lyons. (Evening Standard)She bites fiercely back... if lovable takes you so far, terrifying takes you further" (The Guardian)Elf Lyonss quirky shows are undefinable which is always a good thing. They break the boundaries that put theatre, comedy and performance art in distinct boxes. (Lyn Gardner)Part of Spiegeltent's Weekend of Weird, 26th - 29th May.

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Mama Biashara
Kate Copstick’s charity, Mama Biashara, works with the poorest and most marginalised people in Kenya. They give grants to set up small, sustainable businesses that bring financial independence and security. That five quid you spend on a large glass of House White? They can save someone’s life with that. And the money for a pair of Air Jordans? Will take four women and their fifteen children away from a man who is raping them and into a new life with a moneymaking business for Mum and happiness for the kids.
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Theatre MAD
The Make A Difference Trust fights HIV & AIDS one stage at a time. Their UK and International grant-making strategy is based on five criteria that raise awareness, educate, and provide care and support for the most vulnerable in society. A host of fundraising events, including Bucket Collections, Late Night Cabarets, West End Eurovision, West End Bares and A West End Christmas continue to raise funds for projects both in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Acting For Others
Acting for Others provides financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need through the 14 member charities. During the COVID-19 crisis Acting for Others have raised over £1.7m to support theatre workers affected by the pandemic.
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