In short About the experience
Theatrical cocktail experience that brings four of his most famous stories off the page and onto the stage. Let our Poe Historians guide you through a 75-minute journey of dark literature, paired perfectly with four exquisite, classic cocktails.
The Setlist: 4 Tales, 4 Cocktails.
- Tale 1: Tell-Tale Heart – Paired with the Pale Blue Eye
- Tale 2: The Black Cat – Paired with The Cat’s Meow
- Tale 3: The Raven – Paired with the Nevermore
- Tale 4: The Masque of the Red Death – Paired with the Cocktail of the Red Death
Experience highlights

A chilling 4-part experience
Watch four of Poe's most famous works leap off the page and onto the stage.

Sip the story
A curated tasting menu of 4 themed cocktails, each paired to a tale. Mocktails on request.

Immersive theatre
History and literature reimagined with dramatic flair by expert Poe Historians.

Dark elegance
Lose yourself in a meticulously crafted gothic atmosphere built for a night out.
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On the day How it works

Step inside & settle in
Find your seat and ease into the evening with your first cocktail. Arrive 30 minutes early. Doors close at the start and no entry is allowed once the show has begun.

Immerse yourself in Poe's universe
The lights dim. The first tale begins. Four stories await, and there is no turning back.

Sip through the setlist
4 cocktails, each inspired by a different tale from Poe's dark universe.
About the venueRialto Theatre

The Rialto Theatre is a National Historic Site of Canada located in Montreal. Built in 1924, it features a large auditorium with a rich neo-baroque decor. Restored in 2012, the Rialto now hosts a wide variety of shows showcasing emerging Montreal artists.
Address
5723 Avenue du Parc, Montréal, H2V 4H2
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
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