Lincoln-based theatre company Zest has been awarded £180,000 of public funding every year for the next 3 years, totalling over £540,000 of support from Arts Council England’s National Portfolio from April 2023.
Becoming a National Portfolio Organisation is a significant milestone for Zest, recognising the national relevance of the company’s work over the last fifteen years, and its contribution to Lincolnshire’s cultural ecology.platforms, and traditional theatre venues. Through partnerships with venues and local authorities, the organisation’s
Zest’s Artistic Director, Toby Ealden said: “This is a huge moment for Zest, at a time when services for young people are needed the most. This investment will enable Zest to build increasingly intentional relationships with communities across the country – providing creative opportunities for young people to be seen, heard, and celebrated in the places they call home.