Monolith- Zest Theatre

Written by Jenny Daniels
Music and Sound Design by Testament
Premiere presented by Threshold Studios at Frequency International Festival of Digital Culture, Lincoln
28th to 31st October 2021

Embark on a journey of discovery as you seek out the monolith – you know, the one that has all the answers to life’s biggest questions that can’t possibly be answered... Or can they?
Developed remotely with young people and creatives from across the country, monolith is an audio-based experience that uses meditation and mindfulness to take you on an adventure just beyond your perception.
Throughout the pandemic, Zest has consulted with its youth advisory board Future Proof to better understand what young people need in this moment. Following long periods of isolation in and out of lockdown, monolithis a piece crafted from their suggestions - one that aims to renew connection whilst embracing mindfulness in a post-pandemic world.
With a fresh and fun script by Jenny Daniels, vibrant music/sound design by Testament, and performed by a cast of young professionals, monolithresponds buoyantly to the growing mental health crisis young people face.

monolith will be available from 28thOctober 2021 as part of Frequency Festival. Passes are free and can be booked via Zest’s website www.zesttheatre.com/monolith.
Cast
Someone - Jessica Gomez-Ejimbe
Phone Operator - Lachlan Madin
An Old Friend - Robert Hart
Unwanted - Elly Adam
Unseen - Katie Grant
Chorus of Voices - Henry Austin, Millie Jenkins, Gaz Thomson
Creative & Production
Writer - Jenny Daniels
Composer and Sound Designer - Testament
Director - Toby Ealden
Producer - Catherine Fowles
Artwork - Fabric.
Prop Designer & Maker - Helen Symonds
Mental Health Consultant - Lou Platt
Performance Mentor - Harris Cain
Researched and Developed with - The young people of Future Proof
Made remotely in Birmingham, Brighton, Darlington, Hartlepool, Leeds, Lincoln, Liverpool, London, Redcar, and Sittingbourne.
For more information about monolithand Zest theatre, please visit https://zesttheatre.com/monolith
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