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A missed call. A quick call back. 'I’m fine'. This one-man musical unfolds entirely through phone calls that become songs, charting one ordinary evening as the cracks begin to show. An ex who has moved on. A father he cannot impress. A friend he has drifted from. Each conversation peels back another layer of pressure, expectation and self-doubt. The music shifts as the mask slips, blending sharp humour with raw honesty. At its heart, this is a story about masculinity, silence, fatherhood and the quiet weight many men carry, even when they insist they are coping.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 1 Missed Call is by Chris Duke, listed under Musicals and Opera in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall, Surgeons Quarter, Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW, 24 August to 29 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £12. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.