Renowned as the ‘Godfather of Gothic Horror’, Edgar Allan Poe was a pioneer in establishing the horror genre. Although his works are nearly 200 years old, Poe’s stories have stood the test of time and have inspired a countless number of horror writers.
Using Poe’s original text from the 1840s, one actor faithfully brings his words to life on stage, performing four of the most terrifying examples of gothic literature:
Act One: ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ and ‘The Pit and the Pendulum’
Act Two: ‘The Black Cat’ and ‘The Raven’
★★★★★ “Horrifyingly bleak and powerfully moving… This show literally took my breath away” – Everything Theatre
★★★★★ “A terrifying horror experience that you will struggle to beat… Smith inhabits this work as though it were a second skin” – North West End
★★★★★ “The passion and understanding of how horror can captivate an audience are beautifully composed by Smith… A compelling and repelling experience” – MyTheatreMates
Age Restriction:
12+ guidance
Contains references to violence, grief, murder, torture, domestic abuse and animal abuse.
Running Time:
125 minutes including an interval.
Macready Theatre 