One Man Poe

One Man Poe is a gothic horror theatre show in which a single actor brings Edgar Allan Poe’s original 1840s texts to life, performing classic tales across two acts.

In Bristol for two nights only, ahead of its sold out West End debut.

Renowned as the ‘Godfather of Gothic Horror’, Edgar Allan Poe helped establish the horror genre. Using Poe’s original text from the 1840s, one actor brings his words to life on stage, performing some of the most terrifying examples of gothic literature.

Act One:
The Tell-Tale Heart & The Pit and the Pendulum

Act Two:
The Black Cat & The Raven

Dates: 30 Oct - 31 Oct 2026