When you think of 'gambling' you might think of Vegas casinos, betting shops and football flutters but the risk of gambling is embedded in numerous corners of popular culture that many of us consume. By considering the concept of 'soft gambling', No Dice asks how we could possibly link the Pokemon Trading Card Game with gambling. Can we compare Netflix to a night at the theatre? When does fictional gambling within video games go too far with their infamous loot boxes? Does such risk affect everyone or are socio-economic divides driving further inequality? No Dice explores the messy world of gambling and risk that we encounter regularly, from childhood through adulthood, considering if it is worth the risk and if we even know what risks we might be taking.

About the Author
Nathan Charles is a working-class theatremaker, producer and director from Portsmouth. He completed his MA in Theatre & Performance at The University of Chichester in 2021 after completing a three-year BA in Acting. He is also Co-Artistic Director of Brightmouth Productions, Co-Editor of The Crumb and Co-Founder of devised comedy group Red Biscuit Theatre. Nathan focuses on work that challenges our existing relationship to pressing socio-economic issues.


Book Information
ISBN 9781912489664
Author Nathan Charles
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint 404 Ink
Publisher 404 Ink