Dante or Die is creating a unique free pop-up experience on your local high street. For two weeks only, the critically acclaimed theatre makers will be transforming an empty shop into a mesmerising, immersive underwater betting shop with Inside Odds On.
Inspired by Odds On, the company’s multi award-winning interactive short film, Inside Odds On is a deep dive into the world of online gambling and will open in Derby (8 – 20 July), Harlow (12-24 August, Wolverhampton (dates tbc in September),Rochdale (dates tbc in October) and Lincoln (dates tbc in October).
Take a seat in this submerged betting shop to experience the solo-player interactive film Odds On. Log in to Pearls of Fortune, a fictional online slots game on a sunken slot machine. 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. Audiences will be given opportunities to learn about the making of the film and discover resources and support information for gambling issues. Central to the project is a programme of creative workshops, screenings and discussions about the themes raised in Odds On. For further information or to book a session contact sophiehack@danteordie.com.
The internationally renowned company are one of the country’s leading site-specific specialists and recognised for constantly pushing boundaries in creating surprising, intellectually thrilling, socially ambitious and emotive visions, both on stage and online and this new incarnation is no exception.
The Installation will be in Derbion Shopping Centre opposite Iceland.
