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There are some secrets which refuse to remain hidden... Enter the uncanny world of Edgar Allan Poe, where reason spirals into madness and guilt has a heartbeat of its own. Critically acclaimed Box Tale Soup, creators of 2025 Fringe hit 1984, present five terrifying tales from the master of the macabre. An unknown scholar takes the stage to honour Poe's darkest masterpieces... but lines blur, and stories twist into a dangerous confession. Step closer, if you dare... 'Frightening' ***** (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'Superb' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Astonishing' ***** (StarburstMagazine.com).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A Ghost Among the Living is by Box Tale Soup, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Pleasance Dome, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL, 5 August to 31 August.
The show runs 70 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.