Support Threedumb Theatre's One Man Poe
Thank you for visiting our crowdfunder. We are raising funds for two exciting projects:
1. Adding TWO NEW stories to our 'One Man Poe' repertoire of live stage adaptions: 'The Business Man' and 'The Facts of the Case of M. Valdemar'
2. Developing our SHORT FILM of 'The Black Cat'
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Support Threedumb Theatre's One Man Poe
We are raising funds for two new projects, furthering the development of our adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe's works:
- One Man Poe: The Business Man and The Case of M. Valdemar (Theatre)
- The Black Cat (Short Film)
Help us bring these stories to life.
One Man Poe was first created in 2021. Over the last five years, the production has gone from stregth-to-strength, touring the UK, appearing in various festivals and visiting schools, and toured internationally.
A demonstration of it's success could not be better illustrated than looking at it's success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - in both 2024 and 2025.
For it's first year, One Man Poe sold-out its entire run and was awarded the Spookies Award for Best Horror Solo Show. Building on this momentum, upscaling to a bigger venue for the 2025 festival, it not only sold-out its entire run again, but was also awarded The Derek Award for Best Overall Show of the Edinburgh Fringe.
This year, we are bringing the show back to Edinburgh Fringe 2026, but with the addition of TWO NEW Poe stories:
- The Business Man
- The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
'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 the 2026 Fringe, One Man Poe adds these more obscure, yet distinctly unsettling, double-bill to its critically acclaimed repertoire of the finest examples of gothic literature.'
These two new stories will require a bigger team to achieve: we need the help of at least 2x people to help with moving large set pieces about, in between the stories. We also need funds to purchase and/or build the set pieces, and to acquire the new props, costume and make up.
Below are screenshots of The Black Cat - a new short film of the chilling Poe story, coming soon...
Find out more on our Instagram: @the_black_cat_film
Pledge without reward:
**For UK users only** - Choose this reward and you will receive a FREE link to audible.co.uk so you can access and listen to entire audiobook of 'Eye of Athena' - an Edgar Allan Poe-inspired supernatural thriller, written by Holy Knightley and performed by Stephen Smith.
Order this limited version of our A3 'One Man Poe' poster with a box for a special hand-written message and signature from performer Stephen Smith. Place your order, and we'll email you for further details on what you'd like your message to be (who it's for and what it should say).
Thinking about Edinburgh Fringe? Book an advice session with 'One Man Poe' producer/performer Stephen Smith, and send in all of you information and questions in advance. Stephen has produced at the Edinburgh Fringe each year since 2022, and sold-out his entire run of 'One Man Poe' in 2024 and 2025, where he also won awards: "Best Horror Solo Show" of the 2024 Festival, and "Best Overall Show" of the 2025 Festival. And all this as a one-man-band producer/performer!
In this hour-long, online, one-to-one session, he will offer bespoke advice on how to make your Edinburgh Fringe a successful
'A Montage of Monet' is a show that can be performed anywhere. We have previously performed the show in museums and galleries, and we are now able to present this show in a home setting. Book your own private show of 'A Montage of Monet' for your friends and family by selecting this reward. We'll provide all the technical equipment, all you and your friends need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
'One Man Poe' is a show that can be performed anywhere. We have previously performed the show in libraries, museums, galleries - even people's living rooms and kitchens! Book your own private show of 'One Man Poe' for your friends and family by selecting this reward. We'll provide all the technical equipment, all you and your friends need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the show.