Our Team

Suzann McLean Robinson DIP, MA, PP

Founder & Director

Suzann trained at the prestigious Italia Conti Academy and has an MA in Professional Practice (directing and producing theatre for Social Change). In 2018 Suzann became the Artistic Director of Theatre Peckham. As an actress her credits include Good Omens, Dr. Who, Casualty, Bafta nominated Little Miss Jocelyn, Eastenders, The Honourable Woman and the BUPA for living commercial. In 2012 Suzann was selected as to carry the Olympic Flame in the Torch Relay in recognition for her work within the community.

Roy Alexander Weise

Associate Artist

Roy trained at Rose Bruford, he was the 19th annual winner of the James Menzies-Kitchin Award and directed his critically acclaimed, sell out production of The Mountaintop by Katori Hall at the Young Vic. In 2019 Roy became the joint Artistic Director of Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. Theatre directing credits include: Nine Night (National Theatre & West End), The Trick (Bush Theatre and UK Tour); Dead Don’t Floss (National Theatre); Br’er Cotton (Theatre 503);

Catherine Palmer

Creative Director, Oxford House Branch

Catherine Palmer trained at the Brit School and has an MA from Queen Mary’s University. She is an artist, researcher and practitioner in participatory arts. She runs Y&T Rep Company and has directed performances at Soho Theatre, The Broadway Theatre, Barking, Limehouse Townhall and Rich Mix.

Ben Christopher

Singing Tutor, Oxford House Branch

Ben Christopher is a trained singer and perfromer.

Naa-Dei Kwashie

Dance Tutor, Oxford House Branch

Naa-Dei Kwashie isa dancer with Unity Dance.

Jordan Xavier

Music Associate

Jordan has worked for a range of recording artists and directors including including Will (Chase&Status), Luke smith (George Michael). He won a scholarship to train at the prestigious Berkley School of Music in USA. Jordan currently writes and composes music for TV and radio, he has also played at numerous venues throughout London as a singer and a musician and also teaches music at Beulah junior school and Croydon Music & Arts.

Patrons and Agency

Y&T collaborate with Alphabet Kidz Agency representing BAFTA award winners, one of UK’s leading agencies for young performers. Together we create opportunities for young people for professional work on stage and screen.

We welcome visits from casting directors.

We have found that confidence and self-esteem is the base from which to work from… not just for acting, but in all areas of life.

Agency Representation for Children, Teens & young Adults. TV, Film, Commercials, Voice Overs, Modelling and Theatre Bookings

John Byrne

Career advisor to The Stage newspaper and Young performer magazine. Media appearances include BBC TV, Radio, Nickelodeon TV and Sky News.

“Delighted to be in such distinguished company.”

Rochelle Gadd

Actress of stage and screen as seen in Hollyoaks, Tracey Beaker and The life and Times of Vivienne Vyle with Jennifer Saunders.

“Y&T is such an exciting school. I am happy to be associated.”

Bunmi Mojekwu

Actress from Eastenders playing the role of ‘Mercy’. Also stars in Misfits, Apples and Oranges, Second Chance Fallout and Gone Too Far.

“I love Y&T and I believe what you are doing for all the kids is amazing; giving them the opportunity to express themselves and develop their talent and also shaping them into responsible adults.”