RFI NYC Productions will bring the UK debut of Edgar A. Poe’s Last Call to Camden Fringe Festival, with performances at Camden People’s Theatre from 11 to 15 August 2026.
Written and performed by Scott Robinson, the solo production explores the final hours of Edgar Allan Poe’s life, blending poetry, music and psychological drama to uncover the man behind one of literature’s most enduring legends.
Blurring the line between reality and imagination, the show follows Poe as he confronts grief, loss and the ghosts of his past. Through music, memory and storytelling, audiences are invited into an immersive portrait of a mind on the brink.
Developed through solo show classes at The Barrow Group in New York City and workshop productions at The Rat Theatre in Brooklyn, the production examines the fragile boundary between brilliance and obsession, while questioning what artists sacrifice in pursuit of their work.
Scott Robinson said: “This show provides us with the rebellious act of escaping our screens and joining other humans in an artistic pursuit into the unknown. Edgar A. Poe’s Last Call is an immersive intimate historical story and our production goes deeper into the macabre story of love and loss, genius and madness.
“When writing the script, I was hooked by Poe’s masterworks and saw this as a safe space to explore some of the horror. What happens during the run of the show is we realize that Poe’s most complex and gripping story, was the story of his life. Our addiction to screens and the impact on our power of choice and true “non-commercial” experience – led to this being a unique moment to tell a story about an artist who created with quill and ink. The Camden Fringe Festival bills itself as a vibrant grassroots driven festival, supporting shows and stories with an edge.”
The production is directed by Shannon Patterson, with Kate O’Connell serving as Executive Producer. Voice performances feature Tina Marie Serra as Virginia, James Smillie as Roderick Usher and Morgan DiTaranto as Berenice.
The creative team also includes lighting designer Jacqueline Scaletta, sound designer Allison Casey, assistant sound designer Kelsey O’Connell, costume designer Jevyn Nelms and composer Dale Stuckenbruck.
The production’s press performance will take place on Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 3pm.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
