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One Man Poe: ‘The Black Cat’ and ‘The Raven’

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Immerse yourselves in two of Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre classics.

Arguably Poe's darkest tale, The Black Cat documents an alcoholic's last confession on the eve of his death. A story not for the faint-hearted. Then, the poem that made Poe famous: The Raven. In the midnight hour, as an elderly man laments the loss of his love, an ominous visitor is heard tapping on his chamber door...

One Man Poe by award-winning storyteller Stephen Smith brings Poe's words to life as never before.

Winner of 'Best Overall Show of Edinburgh Fringe 2025' (The Derek Awards)

★★★★★ "Unmissable! ... This show literally took my breath away ... Horrifyingly bleak and powerfully moving" - Everything Theatre
★★★★★ "Captivating ... I could not have been more wowed by this ‘marathon of the macabre’" - The National Scot
★★★★★ "Breathtakingly awe-inspiring ... An incredibly gripping and enthralling evening.” - North West End
★★★★★ “An earnestly masterful production: a great homage to the works of Poe ... It is a must-see (at your peril)” - Broadway Baby
★★★★★ “The definitive Fringe interpretation of these already much-loved works” - The Wee Review
★★★★★ “Edgar Allan Poe himself would love this powerful perform
Event Details
Genre: Theatre and Drama
Duration: 55 mins
Price: £13.50

July 2, 2026 7:00 pm

The Kings Arms Theatre

Full: £13.50

Conc: £12

July 4, 2026 3:00 pm

The Kings Arms Theatre

Full: £13.50

Conc: £12

July 5, 2026 5:00 pm

The Kings Arms Theatre

Full: £13.50

Conc: £12



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