October 13, 2023

Announcing Camp Phoenix - Zest's first production in 4 years!

October 13, 2023/ Zest Theatre

For the first time since the pandemic began, Zest is back with a brand new show!

Written by Bush Theatre’s Young Company Director, Katie Greenall, with new songs by Loop Artist Koko Brown, Camp Phoenix is a show packed with adventure, new music, and vital life lessons, featuring a dynamic cast of professional performers and local young people who helped develop the show.

This new show has been commissioned by Lincoln Arts Centre, Barnsley Civic, and ARC Stockton and will be our first touring production since becoming an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.

February 04, 2020

As the confetti falls: Youthquake reflections from our young people and professional team

February 04, 2020/ Zest Theatre

As the confetti falls on our 2019/20 national tour of Youthquake, we reflect on the entire process and hear from a selection of the Young People, Cast and Creative team that have made it all happen.

January 30, 2017

Understanding Difference - a look back on the R&D for Zest's 2017 production

January 30, 2017/ Laura Hopwood

Living in Britain, it could be hard to imagine growing up in a country like Australia. Over time you realise people make judgements about you based on where you’re from before getting to know you. For some, the questions (and the judgements) are far worse than “do you have a pet kangaroo?”

September 08, 2016

Empowering Audiences to Thrive

September 08, 2016/ Toby Ealden

In the face of increased mental health problems amongst young people, we are empowering our audiences to face their own traumatic moments and come out stronger.

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