Out Loud: Casino by Larner Wallace-Taylor

It’s January 1974 and Linda and Tina have had it with Wigan. They’re planning their escape, away from the strikes and the power cuts.

But when Tina’s brother Ant introduces them to his new favourite club, they’re drawn into a world of northern soul, fashion and amphetamines that they never knew existed.

They’ve finally found a place to call home – but how long can they hold onto it?

Launched in 2020, Out Loud is a new 'scratch' programme for writers in Hull to see and hear their scripts performed in front of an audience for the first time.

These short performances will feature professional actors, but no set, props or costume.

The night is a collaboration between Middle Child and Silent Uproar.

Age: 14+ (includes strong language and drug references)

A BSL-interpreted performance is available on Thursday 24 March.

Pay What You Decide

Tickets for this performance are available on a Pay What You Decide basis, which means you don't have to pay until after you have seen the show.

We are offering tickets like this so you not only pay what you can afford, but also base it on how much you enjoyed the evening and wish to support our work.

Book your seat in advance, then decide what to pay after the show. We can accept either cash or card.

All people involved in the production of the event have been paid, so all of the money collected will go towards funding future productions, workshops and events.

Unreserved seating

General seating for this event is unreserved.

Wheelchair spaces

There is a limited number of wheelchair spaces available. To reserve one please book a 'Pay What You Decide - Wheelchair' ticket.

Soul Syndicate DJs

Humber Street Gallery's resident DJs, Soul Syndicate, will be playing classic northern soul tunes in the downstairs bar after the performance. Entry is free.

About the writer

Larner Wallace-Taylor is an actor, theatre maker and voiceover artist from Wigan.

Credits include I Hate Alone (Middle Child); How Love Is Spelt (Southwark Playhouse); An Inspector Calls (UK tour); The Mouth of a Shark (VAULT Festival); By My Strength (Women and War Festival); Casualty (BBC); Doctors (BBC); and Blue Murder (ITV). She also has her own theatre company Brickdust alongside director Charlotte Peters.

Casino is her first play. She is inspired by stories of normal people doing extraordinary things. She is a fan of theatre that is fun and not fancy.