GAMBLE (2023-2024)

Gamble is a glittering peek into the spectacular world of online gambling. A bittersweet show about addiction and its effect on families, friends, and communities.

Gamble challenges the stereotypes attached to people with gambling addiction through a personal narrative and is inspired by interviews with industry experts, health professionals, people in recovery, and their loved ones.

All performances with integrated BSL interpretation.

Press 
The Guardian Interview Hannah Walker: ‘Gambling addiction has nothing to do with someone’s character’ Rachel Hall

“A Rollercoaster of Emotions, Laughter, Consciousness and Awareness” ★★★★★ A Young(ish) Perspective

Past Dates 
28 – 29 April 2022 at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
19 – 21 May 2022 at Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne

2023 UK Tour: The Dukes, Harrogate Theatre, Pleasance Theatre, Northern Stage, MAC Birmingham, The Mercury, Phoenix Exeter

2023 Edinburgh Fringe at Summerhall

Content warning: Gambling live play, images, sounds. References to mental health conditions including suicide.

North East Helplines:
Gambling with Lives 07732 958 306 info@gamblingwithlives.org
Gambling Support North East (funded by Gamble Aware) 0808 278 7902 gssnortheast@citizensadvicegateshead.org.uk
GamCare 0808 8020 133
NHS Northern Gambling Service 0300 300 1490 referral.ngs@nhs.net
NHS National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133
Gamblers Anonymous 07771 427 429 info@gamblersanonymous.org.uk
GamAnon (for friends and family members) newcastle@gamanon.org.uk
Smart Recovery 0330 053 6022