Gamble

Absolutely brilliant, a real insight int the life of an “affected other”. Educational, insightful and does a great job of raising awareness and bringing an unseen and often unheard demographic to life. It can be tough for a compulsive gambler out there but it’s even harder for the partner and the family. I know this because I am a gambling addict in recovery. Do yourself a favour and spend an hour being entertained and educated. Hannah Walker is excellent, the reason why it’s so authentic is because she lived it.Top show for me.

Gamble is a remarkable snapshot of what happens when you find out your partner has secretly gambled away your family’s savings - and you have to cope, with your two small children in tow.
It’s a heady mixture of storytelling, memoir, comedy and drama, performed with astonishing energy, perception and charisma by Hannah, and her sidekick Rosa whose clever, contrasting persona creates a powerful tension. Multimedia is used to contrast insights from a psychologist working with adults, and adverts used in the industry, assuring potential ‘gamers’ they are in ‘safe hands’.
Gamble skilfully treads the very fine line of sharing painful emotional truth without ever tipping over into despair or misery.
It is a tour de force, entertaining and brave. Go and see it while you can!!!

This show will stay with me. I won’t forget it.
I was very naïve in relation to Gambling.When I’d previously heard gambling referred to, an image of slight sleeze, weakness and irritation sprang to mind.
This image has been blown to pieces. The show is a love story, between Hairy Man and Hannah, and she has very bravely told her story. There is no blame towards Hairy Man, but blame and anger towards the Gambling Industry.
It would be easy to be overwhelmed by the Samson and Goliath situation, but there is hope, and positivity, as seen in this show.
Totally different, clever, refreshing, and powerful.
One minute you’re laughing, next the tears are welling.
Highly recommended.

"Gamble" is a powerful and gripping performance that dives deep into the devastating impacts of gambling addiction. The show masterfully portrays the heartbreak and turmoil experienced by individuals caught in the vicious cycle of gambling, highlighting the industry's predatory practices. The raw, emotional narrative is brought to a poignant close with real-life stories of those affected by addiction, making the message even more resonant. "Gamble" is not just a performance but a crucial eye-opener about the dangers lurking behind the facade of the gambling industry, with the show all around the performer telling her personal experience with her partners addiction.

A very powerful show that hit home. Addiction is something which has been a part of our families lives and Gamble manages to inform on the damage addiction can cause. A clever way to show how dark and deadly gambling can be, with the realisation that the one affected by the destruction is the lady performing. My emotions switching between belly laughter and sobbing with it being relatable to so many. Praise due to all involved in the production of Gamble and huge thanks to reminding me, I AM NOT ALONE!