David Elms

David currently performs his improvised one-man show 'David Elms Describes A Room' monthly at the Free Association Theatre, and reprised his role as Mr. Swallow's beleaguered director, Goldsworth, in 'Mr Swallow's Christmas Carol...ish' at the Soho Theatre, for Christmas 2022. His short film 'Regular', written, directed and scored by David and starring Tim Key and Laura Marling, aired on Channel Four as part of Random Acts in 2017. At the Fringe, he has been well received with his three solo shows as well as for roles in hit shows 'Mr Swallow The Musical', 'Adam Riches is Coach Coach', and 'Mr Swallow: Houdini'. On TV, David played series regular Clive in Channel 5's semi-improvised sitcom 'Borderline'.

Reviews of David

“Beautiful, clever, funny and engaging”
THE SCOTSMAN

“An oddball original”
THE LIST

"Staking out his own comedy territory"
THE GUARDIAN

"Elms is creating an alternate aesthetic that values the quiet and thoughtful over the loud and brash"
CHORTLE

Acclaim for his improvised one-man show 'David Elms Describes A Room'

“David’s very clever. He’s made a show that’s funny, original and different every time. You go there and bathe in it and try not to be jealous you didn’t think of it. Superb.”
Tim Key

“David builds a comedy mind palace before your very eyes. And you’ll want to move in for good!”
Phil Wang

“You’d have to be dead not to enjoy it”
Katy Wix

“Funny, evocative, thoroughly original improv - I can't wait to see it again”
Liam Williams

"An hour of imaginative, soothing and gently immersive storytelling - the ASMR of improv"
Rose Matafeo

"David Elms will make you laugh and break your heart by describing coat hooks. Astounding"
Luke Healy

“A fun, wonderful and frankly joyous way to spend an evening. David Elms is captivating and compelling to watch”
Ania Magliano

“Like nothing I've seen before. So funny, so original, and so moving.”
Adam Drake