The Gamester is a drama in five acts by dramatist Edward Moore. It premiered at the Drury Lane Theatre on February 7, 1753.[1] The original production starred David Garrick as Beverley, Hannah Pritchard as Mrs. Beverley, Henry Mossop as Lewson, Thomas Davies as Stukely, Edward Berry as Jarvis, Charles Blakes as Dawson, Miss Charlotte as Miss. Haughton, Miss Lucy asMrs. Price, Mr. Burton as Bates, and Ellis Ackman as the Waiter.[2]