Free Film Installation “Inside Odds On”, Inspired by Dante or Die’s multi-award-winning interactive short film, brings online gambling awareness to Lincoln

A unique and powerful film installation, Inside Odds On, is coming to Lincoln’s Waterside Shopping Centre from 26 October to 9 November 2024. This free event invites visitors to experience the impact of online gambling through immersive storytelling, film, and an exhibition. No tickets are required, making it accessible for all to engage in this thought-provoking experience.

Inspired by Odds On, Dante or Die’s multi-award-winning interactive short film - Inside Odds On is a deep dive into the world of online gambling and the impact gambling harm has on people’s lives. The installation will be available to the public at the Waterside Shopping Centre for two weeks. Audiences can watch the film, learn about its making, discover resources, and support information for gambling harm.

Inside Odds On is commissioned by Lincoln Arts Centre and powered by the Centre for Culture and Creativity at the University of Lincoln, a ‘think and do tank’, researching and leading cultural programmes and creativity, which secured the University’s Arts Council National Portfolio status in April 2023.

Inside Odds On is an interactive and sensory experience designed to raise awareness about the growing impact of online gambling on individuals and communities. The installation takes place in an empty shop transformed into an underwater-themed space, enhancing the calming yet deeply impactful nature of the event. With captioned and audio-described versions available, the event is designed to be accessible to all.

This initiative is particularly significant in the context of rising online gambling addiction, an issue that affects a growing number of people across the UK. Inside Odds On seeks to educate and provoke thought about the realities of gambling harm, using storytelling and visual elements to engage the audience emotionally and intellectually. The immersive environment allows visitors to reflect on how gambling can disrupt lives while providing a space to relax and contemplate the stories shared.

"Lincoln has a proud tradition of community engagement, and we are delighted to host Inside Odds On in the heart of the city. This installation offers an opportunity for people to understand the hidden impact of online gambling in a way that is both accessible and impactful. We hope visitors will leave the installation with a greater awareness of gambling harm and how it can affect people from all walks of life," said Mary-Jane Booth, Centre Manager at Waterside Lincoln.

“We’re very proud to have commissioned Inside Odds On and bring this project to life and Lincoln. It’s an important and socially engaged project on a subject with a particular resonance with Greater Lincolnshire communities. A huge thanks to our partners across the county, artistic practitioners, and world-class research at the university that we’ve brought into creative symbiosis.” - Ben Anderson Creative and Executive Director of Lincoln Arts Centre.

Visitors can enjoy free access to the Inside Odds On installation, and no booking is necessary. However, free time slots are available for those who wish to reserve a guaranteed spot. Simply book through the website or drop in during the event dates.

The film Odds On, featured in the installation, has garnered several awards for its innovative approach to addressing social issues. The installation in Lincoln is part of Dante or Die's national tour aimed at raising awareness in communities across the UK.

Step into the underwater world of Inside Odds On. For two weeks only, from  26 Oct - 9 Nov, Lincoln Arts Centre and Dante or Die will transform an empty shop in Waterside Shopping Centre into a powerful film and exhibition space.

Dive into Odds On, an award-winning interactive film exploring #online #gambling, and uncover the real impact of #gamblingharm through a thought-provoking exhibition.

Free and accessible to all, with captioned and audio-described versions of the film.

�� Dates: 26 Oct - 9 Nov 2024
��️ Book your free slot or just drop in

Find out more: https://shorturl.at/oZEQN

What’s it all about? Watch this video: https://youtu.be/ddTchdiNnPo

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Site Specific Performance Workshop | Mon 28 Oct 

Inside Odds On | Site Specific Performance Workshop - Lincoln Arts Centre

Meet the creatives in this workshop Tue 29th Oct
Inside Odds On | Creative Community Workshop - Lincoln Arts Centre

Lived Experience Testimonial Workshop | Tue 29th Oct
Inside Odds On | Lived Experience Testimonial Workshop - Lincoln Arts Centre

Join industry guests at a Special View | Wed 30th Oct

Inside Odds On | Special View - Lincoln Arts Centre

Hear from Prof. Amanda Roberts on how Gambling Hijacks your Brain | Wed 30th Oct

Inside Odds On | How Gambling Hijacks Your Brain - Lincoln Arts Centre