Toby Ealden

Founder, Artistic Director & CEO @Zest

Lincoln, GB

Zest exists to make space for young people to be heard, using creativity to amplify their voices through theatre and cultural experiences.Established in 2007, we make a range of work for theatres, festivals, public spaces, schools, and digital platforms. Our award-winning work has been described as ‘unpretentious’ (The Stage) and ‘essential’ (The Guardian). Our productions and installations actively place the audience right at the heart of the story. We are passionate about amplifying the voices of young people, creating productions, digital pieces, and public art installations inspired by the needs, lives and imaginations of those aged under 25. Our work releases the voice of a generation to make the world a better, and more creative, place.We have eclectic tastes and love creating bold new ideas – this means that there is no such thing as a ‘Zest Style’; each of our projects are very different. However, innovation, joy, empowerment and accessibility are integral to everything we produce, creating a DNA that is unmistakably Zest\'s.Zest Theatre is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and Associate Artists at Lincoln Arts Centre. We are proudly based in Lincoln and work closely with local partners to support the development of Lincolnshire’s arts and culture sector.