Waiting For The Match (Duet Version)
iStage Theatre Limited • Professional company
About the show
iStage Theatre Limited presents this one-act play performed in Cantonese with English surtitles, set in a matchmaking agency famed for its hundred percent success rate. Two clients are thrown off script: a young man pressured by family expectations confesses a long-hidden love for another man, while a successful, controlling woman confronts the fracture beneath her perfect marriage. Drawn into a private room, they face interrogation from a mysterious voice that seems to know their secrets. Under an unblinking camera, their social masks crack. The show runs for 60 minutes at The Studio and is for audiences aged 14 and over.
Why see this show?
A taut, intimate Cantonese-language play about the secrets people keep from the world — and themselves. Performed with English surtitles, it offers Edinburgh audiences a distinctive theatrical voice exploring identity, family pressure and the cost of social performance.
Monday 17 - Friday 21 August 2026
All performances at 13:10
5 performances
60 minutes
2 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
£13 (11)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the show?
The show runs for 60 minutes.
Where is it performed?
At The Studio, Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
What is the age guidance?
Suitable for ages 14 and over.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are £13, with a concession price of £11.
What language is the show performed in?
The show is performed in Cantonese with English surtitles.
What is the show about?
Two clients at a matchmaking agency are drawn into a private interrogation that forces them to confront hidden truths about love, identity and their social masks.
About This Theatre Production
Waiting For The Match (Duet Version) is a theatre performance at The Studio during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience compelling storytelling brought to life by talented performers. Theatre at Edinburgh ranges from intimate black box productions to grand stage spectacles.
Venue: The Studio
The 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
- •Check for trigger warnings if sensitive to certain topics
- •Most Fringe theatre runs without interval
- •Latecomers may not be admitted
- •Consider matinee performances for a relaxed experience
Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £13
Age Guidance: 14+
Content Warnings: More information Performed in Cantonese with English surtitles.
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.Waiting For The Match (Duet Version) represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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