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Immerse yourselves in two timeless Edgar Allan Poe classics. Arguably Poe's darkest tale, The Black Cat depicts an alcoholic's last confession on the eve of his death. Then, the poem that made Poe famous: The Raven. In the midnight hour, an elderly man laments the loss of his love, when an ominous visitor is heard tapping on his chamber door. One Man Poe returns after sell-out runs in 2024 and 2025, bringing Poe's words to life as never before. Voted Best Overall Show at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 by the Derek Awards.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. One Man Poe: The Black Cat and The Raven is by Threedumb Theatre, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket, EH1 2PG, 7 August to 29 August.
The show runs 55 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £12.50. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.