Kindle by Hattie Collins
Wed 17 May 2023 8:00 PM - Thu 18 May 2023 BST
Alma Tavern and Theatre, BS82HY
Description
8pm Wednesday & Thursday
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.
Presented by Almanac
Praise for Kindle
“Great writing and acting - hits home”
“Felt very relevant / state of current affairs”
“Really resonated with climate change arguments in cities and rural communities”
Praise for previous work (Fissure, 2019):
The Reviews Hub, 4 stars - “Dynamic and touching”
The PRSD - "A sensational job”
Contains strong language, reference to suicide, death. Recommended to ages 15+
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Approx running time 50 mins (no interval)
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Location
Alma Tavern and Theatre, BS82HY