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Discover two lesser-known stories from Edgar Allan Poe. First, in Poe's dark and comedic political satire on American capitalism, the dubious, "self-made" businessman Peter Proffit wants your vote as President of the United States. Then, a gruesome account of an experiment gone wrong, when a renowned mesmerist hypnotises his willing patient at the very moment of his death. Brand new for the 2026 Fringe, One Man Poe adds this more obscure, yet distinctly unsettling, double bill to its critically acclaimed repertoire of the finest examples of gothic literature.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. One Man Poe: The Business Man and The Case of M. Valdemar is by Threedumb Theatre, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PG, 7 August to 28 August.
The show runs 55 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.