Pre-Show: Edgar Allan Poe Live Readings

Rush Line Available: Pre-booked tickets for this event are sold out, but we will be running a rush line beginning on the day of the event. Any seats that become available will be opened up to the rush line on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 5:45pm. Please continue to check back as more tickets may also become available.

Storyteller Adam Bunch, writer Liisa Ladouceur and author Naben Ruthnum read three of Poe's most chilling stories.

Hosted by author Kelly Robson, this event will immerse you in the haunting words and worlds of the definitive author of the macabre.

Live reading programme:

"The Tell-Tale Heart"

"The Cask of Amontillado"

"The Raven"

About this event’s guests:

Adam Bunch

Liisa Ladoucer

Naben Ruthnum

Kelly Robson

About Pre-Show Activities: Presented before select events, our Pre-Shows are all about bringing people together in creative, fun ways.

This pre-show is followed by Art of Darkness: Edgar Allan Poe's Life & Work, which starts at 7pm in the Appel Salon. You can register for that event here, but please note if you wish to attend the pre-event activity you need to register separately on this page.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT:

Location: Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), 2nd floor

Time: Doors open 5:30pm, Event starts 5:45pm.

Tickets: Free registration required.

Ticket policy: We oversell these events to ensure that the greatest number of people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets guaranteed until 5:45pm or until capacity is reached. Seating first come, first served.

Accessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact [email protected] or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.

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This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.

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