One Man Poe Part 3:
The Business Man and The Case of M. Valdemar
Adapted by Stephen Smith

26 July, 5 pm & 7 pm

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, Earnest Valdemar, at the very moment of his death. Brand-new for 2026, One Man Poe adds these more obscure, yet distinctly unsettling, double-bill to its critically acclaimed repertoire of the finest examples of gothic literature.

Previous reviews and awards for 'One Man Poe':

★★★★★ “Could not have been more wow-ed by this 'marathon of the macabre'” - The National Scot

★★★★★ “The definitive Fringe interpretation of these already much-loved works ” - The Wee Review

★★★★★ “A captivating night of terror, guilt, grief and murder most foul ” - Broadway Baby

★★★★★ “Superlative performance… This show quite literally took my breath away” - Everything Theatre

★★★★★ “A terrifying horror experience” - North West End

★★★★★ “Edgar Allan Poe himself would love this powerful performance” - The Derek Awards

★★★★★ “A compelling and repelling experience” - MyTheatreMates

Running time: 60 minutes