Can’t Talk Right Now
Musicals and Opera
Musical theatre
Solo show

Can’t Talk Right Now

Molly O'Gorman and Sijia Li • Semi-professional company

50 minutes•Space 1
Aggy isn’t worried. The hospital will ring in forty-five minutes, and then she’ll know... Can’t Talk Right Now is a new musical charting forty-five minutes when Aggy doesn’t know if she’ll live. Her life comes into focus as she wonders: if she died now, could she say that she died happy? Fleabag meets The Last Five Years in this show which is sure to make you laugh and cry. A woman in her twenties comes face to face with her hopes and ambitions – her many failures – and who she is and wants to be.

About Molly O'Gorman and Sijia Li

Can't Talk Right Now is a new musical from Molly O'Gorman and Sijia Li, performed at Space 1 as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The show charts forty-five minutes in the life of Aggy, who is waiting for a hospital call that will tell her whether she will live. As she waits, her life comes into focus: her hopes, ambitions, failures and who she is and wants to be. A solo musical theatre piece, it runs 50 minutes and is suitable for audiences aged 14 and over.

Why see this show?

A solo musical that takes one person, one phone call and forty-five minutes of not-knowing, and makes something genuinely moving from it. The concept is elegantly simple — and the emotional range it covers makes it one to watch.

Event Details

Monday 11 - Saturday 16 August 2025

All performances at 16:35

6 performances

50 minutes

Space 1

80 High Street

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Ticket Price

£12 (10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Can't Talk Right Now about?

It follows Aggy, a woman waiting for a hospital call that will tell her if she will live. During those forty-five minutes, her life, hopes, failures and identity come into focus.

Is this a musical?

Yes — it is a solo musical theatre piece.

How long does the show run?

50 minutes.

Where is it performed?

Space 1, Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Is there an age guidance?

The show is suitable for audiences aged 14 and over.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets are £12. See the booking link on this page for current availability.

About This Music Performance

Can’t Talk Right Now is a musicals and opera performance at Space 1 during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 50 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Enjoy live music in Edinburgh's atmospheric venues. From intimate acoustic sets to full band performances, each show offers a unique musical experience.

Venue: Space 1

Space 1 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

  • •Standing venues - arrive early for best spots
  • •Check if seats are unreserved or allocated
  • •Some venues allow drinks in the performance space
  • •Merchandise often available after the show

Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £12

Age Guidance: 14+

Content Warnings: None

Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.

Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025

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.Can’t Talk Right Now represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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