One Man Poe » The Albany Theatre

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Drama

Saturday 10th May 2025

Using Edgar Allan Poe’s original text from the 1840s, one actor faithfully brings to life the most terrifying examples of the gothic genre from the pioneering “Godfather of Gothic Horror.”

Act I: In The Tell-Tale Heart, we meet a madman, trying his hardest to convince us of his sanity, whilst explaining the meticulous details of a murder he committed. Then, in The Pit and the Pendulum, we join a prisoner trying to escape the various torture devices of the Spanish Inquisition.

Act II: Arguably Poe’s darkest tale, The Black Cat documents an alcoholic’s last confession on the eve of his death. A story not for the faint-hearted. Then, the poem that made Poe famous: The Raven. In the midnight hour, as an elderly man laments the loss of his love, an ominous visitor is heard tapping on his chamber door…

Performed and Directed by Stephen Smith

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ADDITIONAL INFO

Age guidance: Suitable for ages 12+
Running time: 2 hours 5 minutes

All companion/carer tickets must be booked through Box Office via phone or in person.

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Wheelchair designated spaces are available at the rear of the auditorium and are available by contacting the Box Office. Patrons who wouldn’t be able to attend the theatre without accompaniment are eligible for one free companion ticket, these also can only be booked via Box Office. See Accessibility for more information.

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