GAMBLE
“A Shame-Smashing Delight Of Hilarity”
★★★★★
The Indiependent
“A Rollercoaster of Emotions, Laughter, Consciousness and Awareness”
★★★★★
A Young(ish) Perspective
There’s a girl who used to think gambling was all about big wins at the village monthly bingo. A decade later, the gambling industry is all about online and is BIGGER than ever!
Gamble is a glittering, glamorous peek into the spectacular world of online gambling. A bittersweet multimedia show about addiction and its effect on families, friends and communities.
Without realising it, it’s made it way into the girl’s home, her relationship, her joint account.
Based on a true, personal story and inspired by accounts of industry experts, health professionals, people in recovery, and their loved ones, Gamble is a spangling whirlwind of flashing lights and big wins.
Read more The Guardian Interview.
Content warning: Gambling play, images, sounds. References to mental health conditions and suicide. Age guidance 14+
Helplines
Helplines, including charities and support services, debt management support, self-exclusion support, and support for family, friends and affected others here.
Credits
Co-creators Hannah Walker & Rosa Postlethwaite
Writer & Performer, co-deviser Hannah Walker
Integrated BSL Interpreter, co-deviser Faye Alvi
Performer, co-deviser Rosa Postlethwaite
Director Paula Penman
Lighting designer & Stage manager Craig Spence
Composer Jamie Cook
Deaf consultant EJ Raymond
Creative developer & Digital artist Paul Tricket
Mentor Amy Golding
Post-show discussions Dr Matt Gaskell, Matt Zarb-Cousin
Producer Caroline Liversidge
Photography Main Image: Christa Holka
Photography Shoot Festival Images: Andrew Moore
Photographer Production Images: Faye Alvi
Previously performed at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, The Dukes, Lancaster, Harrogate Theatre, Pleasance, London, Northern Stage, Newcastle, MAC Birmingham, The Mercury, Colchester, Phoenix, Exeter with support from Arts Council England
HANNAH WALKER 