A special Edinburgh Fringe preview.

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 2026, One Man Poe adds this more obscure, yet distinctly unsettling, double bill to its critically acclaimed repertoire of the finest examples of gothic literature.

Previous Awards and Reviews for One Man Poe:

Winner of 'Best Overall Show of Edinburgh Fringe 2025' (The Derek Awards)

Winner of 'Best Horror Solo Show of Edinburgh Fringe 2024' (The Spookies Awards)

SELL-OUT show of Edinburgh Fringe 2024 and 2025

★★★★★ "Unmissable! ... This show literally took my breath away ... Horrifyingly bleak and powerfully moving" - Everything Theatre
★★★★★ "Captivating ... I could not have been more wowed by this ‘marathon of the macabre’" - The National Scot
★★★★★ "Breathtakingly awe-inspiring ... An incredibly gripping and enthralling evening.” - North West End
★★★★★ “An earnestly masterful production: a great homage to the works of Poe ... It is a must-see (at your peril)” - Broadway Baby
★★★★★ “The definitive Fringe interpretation of these already much-loved works” - The Wee Review
★★★★★ “Edgar Allan Poe himself would love this powerful performance ... A must see show” - The Derek Awards
★★★★★ “Compelling ... The understanding of how horror can captivate an audience are beautifully composed” - MyTheatreMates