The cost of living is higher than ever and the divide between rural and urban communities is stark. Heather, Holly and their mum Angela, a close-knit family from Devon struggle to run a rural petrol station. And when Holly finally returns home from the city, she discovers a shattered version of the village she left behind…

Kindle is a captivating piece of new writing exploring modern rural community, climate change, and the impacts of the ever rising cost of living.

The play began life as a 2019 seed commission from Theatre Royal Plymouth. Since, it has been supported by Exeter Northcott Theatre, before receiving a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England. This grant will fund a studio and rural tour in 2023, as well as creative workshops, oral history collection, and the making of a short illustrated film.

Creative Team

Writer: HATTIE COLLINS

Director & Dramaturg: RACHAEL WALSH

Performer: JOANNE ROGERS

Performer: SALLY GEAKE

Performer: HATTIE COLLINS

Set Consultant: FI RUSSELL

Publicity Design: JOSH ELVEY

Sound Designer: ROWAN EVANS

Technical Stage Manager: HANNAH BROOKS

Co-Producer: CHRIS WHITE

Co-Producer: HATTIE COLLINS

Almanac is an Exeter based theatre company, led by playwright and theatre maker, Hattie Collins.

In 2018, Hattie’s play ‘Fissure’ was selected as a top pick of the ‘From Devon With Love’ Festival at the Bike Shed Theatre. In 2019 she was invited to be part of the the Eggbox writer’s group at Theatre Royal Plymouth and in 2021 was awarded a Developing Your Creative Practice grant from Arts Council England. Hattie’s work centres around poignant current issues, explored through microcosms and nuanced relationships