After a most triumphant tour across the U.S., the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy now drifts, like a restless phantom towards Toronto. This immersive experience, a mixture of shadow and spirit, blends the Gothic atmosphere of the 19th century with the expertly crafted cocktails (or mocktails) of a macabre mixologist. It’s a theatrical resurrection of the literature of that most haunted of American souls, Edgar Allan Poe. Guests shall find a sophisticated, adults-only weekend affair.
15 May 2026 18:00 + more dates
What is The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy experience?
Each grim account, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Raven, and The Masque of the Red Death, is animated by the dramatic, fevered narration of a Poe Historian, a conductor of the macabre who leads the audience through a descent into the fractured mind. As the narrator’s voice rises in a crescendo of madness, the dimming lamps and weeping candles heighten the Gothic vibe. Each story is wedded to a bespoke cocktail: the azure-tinted Pale Blue Eye, the sanguine Cocktail of Red Death, the obsidian Nevermore, and Edgar’s Twisted Brandy Milk Punch, a draught to steady the trembling hand.
Why does Edgar Allan Poe belong in the shadows of a speakeasy?
These tales create an atmosphere of intense inward tension, demanding the intimacy of a shadowed corner. His rhythmic, metronomic language lends itself to the live delivery of the orator; the accelerating, heartbeat-thump of The Tell-Tale Heart is magnified when heard in the dark, mirroring the narrator’s own unraveling sanity. The speakeasy setting, with its secrecy and candlelight, provides an experiential understanding of these works. The cocktail pairings are not mere refreshment, but are designed to echo the indulgent, sensory qualities of the prose, allowing the witness to drink deeply the very essence of the uncanny.
15 May 2026 18:00 + more dates
Reviews for The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
Whilst we await glowing reviews for the experience in Toronto, here’s what the U.S. has had to say:
“Poeformers were captivating!! It was a great show – glad I went!!“
“Such a great experience. Cocktails + poetry with a good vibe!“
“Amazing performance. From the MC, to the actors, to the themed beverages. Would highly recommend and would absolutely go again. Excellent show!“
Be warned, for this is a strictly adults-only (21+) engagement, intended for those who can withstand the spirited nature of the performance. Spaces are strictly limited for these fleeting upcoming dates in Toronto. Due to the intimate, conspiratorial nature of the speakeasy, attendance is capped and seating is restricted. Mark these key dates upon your calendar with a stroke of black ink to secure your place at the most haunting table in the city lest you find the doors barred against you, evermore…
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Toronto
15 May 2026 18:00 + more dates
