Join us for the launch event of Inside Odds On, with a screening of the Odds On film plus Q+A with the creative team behind the project.
—
Step into a unique pop-up experience on your local high street. For two weeks only, Dante or Die Theatre Company has transformed an empty shop into a captivating film and exhibition space.
Take a seat in a submerged betting shop to watch Odds On, an award-winning, solo-player interactive film that plunges you into the world of online gambling.
Log in to Pearls of Fortune, a fictional online slots game. Create a fun name, choose an adorable avatar, and take a few spins beneath the waves. From your first win to the hidden truths behind the screen, you’ll get a game’s-eye view of how your fellow players are really doing.
The accompanying exhibition delves deep into the impact of gambling addiction on people’s lives. Learn about the making of the film and discover resources and support information.
Free (Booking required)
Location: Ground Floor, Waterside Shopping Centre, Lincoln, LN2 1AP
Age recommendation: 14+
Access:
Inside Odds On will be fully accessible to wheelchair users. The interactive film is creatively captioned and an audio-described version is available at all times.
Content warning:
The films presented contain gambling (live play, images, sounds, slot simulation) and discussions around lived experience of gambling which may be very triggering to people with a gambling addiction or who are in recovery.
A full support pack for anyone who may be affected by the issues raised is available here.
The organisation formally known as LPAC will be re-launched under a new name after a consultation which saw 260 students, staff and audience members co-design a new organisational vision and a plan for transformation in four key areas: People, Perception, Programme and Place.
We are recruiting for our second year of Routes In at Lincoln Arts Centre and Barbican Creative Hub, funded by Arts Council England.
The book festival will take place from 26-29 September, bringing big name authors and rising stars of the publishing world to the city for four days of engaging talks, readings, discussions, workshops and Q&As. There’s a rich variety of free and paid events and activities to enjoy too, including competitions, podcast talks, open mic style performance events and much more
Step into a unique pop-up experience on your local high street. For two weeks only, Dante or Die Theatre Company has transformed an empty shop into a captivating film and exhibition space.
Site Specific Theatre/ Performance is always a challenging, but equally thrilling, artform to graple with. Rather than expecting a space to conform to the needs of a 'traditional' theatrical experience, you are instead taking the space and using it to develop, create, and explore new and immersive theatrical experience.
This workshop will involve watching the Odds On film as a collective followed by a creative workshop led by Dante or Die's facilitation team which will explore the themes portrayed in the film, using creative exercises and discussion to sensitively encourage awareness of the topic. -- For two weeks only, Dante or Die Theatre Company will transform an empty shop into a captivating film and exhibition space.
Stay in touch by signing up to our mailing list
Enter your details below to subscribe to our newsletter and receive exclusive offers, event announcements, projects and news