Last checked: 24 September 2026.
Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre stories are getting an immersive cocktail-theatre treatment in Cambridge in early 2027. The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is currently scheduled for Saturday 9 January and Saturday 6 February 2027 at The C3 Venue, with four Poe tales performed live alongside four themed drinks.
This is one for readers who like their Gothic literature with a bit of theatre attached: The Tell-Tale Heart, The Black Cat, The Raven and The Masque of the Red Death all feature in the 90-minute experience.
Latest Update
Fever currently lists Cambridge performances on 9 January and 6 February 2027, with sessions shown at 3:30pm, 6pm and 8:30pm. Tickets are shown from £39, with Zone C at £39, Zone B at £44 and Zone A at £49 in the current selector. Availability can change, so check the live booking page before travelling.
What Is the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy?
The experience mixes immersive storytelling with a themed drinks tasting. Performers described as “Poe Historians” bring four of Poe’s best-known stories off the page and into a dark, Gothic setting.
- The Tell-Tale Heart — paired with the Pale Blue Eye
- The Black Cat — paired with The Cat’s Meow
- The Raven — paired with Nevermore
- The Masque of the Red Death — paired with the Cocktail of the Red Death
Four cocktails are included in the experience. Zero-proof mocktails can be requested on site, so drinking alcohol is not required.
Dates, Times and Venue
Dates: Saturday 9 January and Saturday 6 February 2027
Sessions currently shown: 3:30pm, 6pm and 8:30pm
Duration: approximately 90 minutes
Venue: The C3 Venue, 326 Coldhams Lane, Cambridge CB1 3HN
Age: 18+ with valid ID
Seats are assigned on arrival on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets
At the time of checking, the live Fever selector showed tickets at £39 for Zone C, £44 for Zone B and £49 for Zone A. Prices and availability may change.
Check current Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy tickets on Fever
Accessibility
The Cambridge event listing states that The C3 Venue is wheelchair accessible. That is the event-specific accessibility information I can currently verify from the live listing.
I have not found enough current official information to confirm an accessible toilet, companion/carer ticket arrangement, Changing Places facility, relaxed session, BSL interpretation, captioning, audio description or a quiet/sensory space for this particular Cambridge event. If any of those are essential to your visit, check directly with the organiser before booking.
Sensory and Practical Information
The experience is designed around a dark, Gothic atmosphere and live dramatic storytelling. Fever currently describes it as a 90-minute immersive experience, but the live Cambridge listing does not provide a detailed sensory guide covering sound levels, sudden effects or other potential triggers.
Because the information available can change before January, I’ll update this guide if more detailed Cambridge-specific access or sensory information is released.
Why It Fits Clarissa’s Corner
This sits neatly between Gothic literature and immersive horror: it is not simply a themed bar night, because the four Poe stories form the heart of the live performance. It also makes a useful companion to Clarissa’s Corner’s wider coverage of classic Gothic stories and adaptations.
For more dark discoveries, have a mooch through Chill & Thrill and the Horror Events guide. If the page-to-performance side is what interests you, there is also From Covers to Curtains.
FAQ
When is the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in Cambridge?
Fever currently lists Saturday 9 January and Saturday 6 February 2027, with sessions shown at 3:30pm, 6pm and 8:30pm.
How long does it last?
The Cambridge listing gives a duration of approximately 90 minutes.
Is the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy adults only?
Yes. The current Cambridge event listing states 18+ with valid ID.
Do I have to drink alcohol?
No. Fever says zero-proof mocktails are available on request.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
The current Cambridge event listing states that the venue is wheelchair accessible. More detailed event-specific access information should be confirmed with the organiser if required.
More Gothic Stories on Clarissa’s Corner
This guide will be updated as more Cambridge-specific practical and access information is confirmed. In the meantime, explore From Covers to Curtains for more stories moving from page to performance, or browse Chill & Thrill for horror, Gothic and darker culture.
