Toby Schmitz
Toby Schmitz is a writer, director and actor. He was most recently seen on television in Boy Swallows Universe and on stage in Gaslight. He has received nominations for his performances in The Seagull, Thyestes, Much Ado About Nothing, Measure for Measure, Ruben Guthrie and The Great, and his television credits include The Twelve and Black Sails.
Toby is also a celebrated playwright. His plays include Degenerate Art, I Want to Sleep with Tom Stoppard and Capture the Flag. He was awarded the Patrick White Award for his play Lucky. His debut novel The Empress Murders was published in 2025.
Toby will be appearing at the following events: