The Tell-Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum

An Edinburgh Fringe Preview:

Using Edgar Allan Poe’s original text from the 1840s, one actor faithfully brings to life two timeless tales live on stage:

The Tell-Tale Heart is an insight into the mind of a madman, convincing us he is sane.

The Pit and the Pendulum follows a prisoner of the dreaded Spanish Inquisition, undergoing various mental and physical tortures.

Winner of The Derek Award for ‘Best Overall Show’ at Edinburgh Fringe 2025, One Man Poe is produced by four-time OFFIE Award-winning theatre company Threedumb Theatre, bringing Poe’s work to life as never before.

Praise for this production:

“Captivating… I could not have been more wowed by this ‘marathon of the macabre’” ★★★★★ The National Scot

“Powerfully moving… This show quite literally took my breath away… Unmissable!” ★★★★★ Everything Theatre

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

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

“Awe-inspiring… An incredibly gripping and enthralling evening” ★★★★★ North West End

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

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

Additional information

Duration: 60 minutes (no interval)

Age guidance: suitable for 12+

Content warning: features references to violence, murder and torture.

Venue: Studio 1, Exeter Phoenix

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