Renowned as The Godfather of Gothic Horror, Edgar Allan Poe has left a timeless mark on the horror genre.

Using his original publications from the 19th century, one actor faithfully brings Poe’s words to life, live on stage, performing back-to-back three of the finest examples of gothic literature:

The Tell-Tale Heart is an insight into the mind of a madman, convincing us that he is sane…

The Pit and the Pendulum follows a prisoner of the dreaded Spanish Inquisition, undergoing various mental and physical tortures…

Finally, The Raven is a poignant poem surrounding grief and remembrance - featuring an ominous talking Raven.

Truly a marathon of the macabre.
 

★★★★★ "This show quite literally took my breath away" Everything Theatre

★★★★★ "A compelling & repelling experience" My Theatre Mates

★★★★★ "Our eyes were glued to his... hanging on his every word" Broadway Baby

★★★★★ "Smith inhabits the work as if it were a second skin" North West End 

★★★★ "The combination of Poe & Smith will have your imagination running wild" Reviews Hub

★★★★ "Smith boasts a chilling skillset" LondonTheatre1

OffComm Award | Off West End

Saturday Visiter Award for 'Best Adaptation' | Poe Fest International

One Man Poe is performed by Stephen Smith (Harry’s Christmas) & demonstrates the power of the theatre of the imagination, embodying Edgar Allan Poe’s work “as if it were a second skin”.

Originally performed at Watford Palace Theatre, this production is supported by Palace as part of the Culture Recovery Fund (Here For Culture).

The production has since toured to the London Horror Festival, Southwark Playhouse, Poe Fest International (Baltimore, USA) and an Off-Broadway run in New York City.