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


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.”
