About Eilir Pierce
HALF-TIME is a cabaret show by Welsh singer-songwriter Eilir Pierce. The premise: your pop-star dream is fading and you wake in a celestial locker room with a chance to change tactics for the second half. A gruff Coach bellows 'man up and move on', while a mystical muse offers orange slices that promise youth at a price. Pierce delivers confessional synth pop in a surreal, wry and tender show for late bloomers, featuring onscreen duet cameos from Arab Strap's Aidan Moffat and Gwenno. The show contains strobe lighting.
Why see this show?
A cabaret show that sounds like nobody else — confessional synth pop about midlife, delivered with wry tenderness in a surreal celestial locker room. A distinctive and genuinely original Edinburgh bill for ages 12 and over.
£14 (12)
Friday 7 - Sunday 30 August 2026
All performances at 19:30
24 performances
50 mins
2 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HALF-TIME about?
It imagines waking in a celestial locker room as your pop-star dream fades — a chance to change tactics for the second half, navigating a gruff Coach and a mystical muse offering orange slices that promise youth at a price.
How long does the show run?
The show runs for 50 minutes.
Where is the show performed?
At the Studio as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Is there an age requirement?
The show is suitable for ages 12 and over.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets are £14.
Are there any content warnings?
The show features audience participation, strobe lighting and strong language/swearing.
About This Cabaret Show
HALF-TIME is a cabaret and variety performance at Studio during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 50 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience variety entertainment with music, comedy, and sometimes burlesque. Cabaret shows create an intimate, glamorous atmosphere.
Venue: Studio
Studio is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
Tips for Attending
- •Dress up if you want to match the glamorous vibe
- •Table seating may be available - book early
- •Shows may include adult content
- •Tipping performers is often encouraged
Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £14
Age Guidance: 12+
Content Warnings: Audience participation, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing
Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.
Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.HALF-TIME represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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