Y&T Saturday School

Suzann trained at the prestigious Italia Conti Academy and has an MA in Professional Practice (directing and producing theatre for Social Change) and is the 2022 winner of the Black British Business Award. In 2018 Suzann became the CEO/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 to carry the Olympic Flame in the Torch Relay in recognition for her work within the community.

Ben is a multi-instrumentalist and singer, with an eclectic performance history, rooted in vocal and intrumental music, musical theatre, dance and drag. After graduating with a BA in Music from Oxford University, Ben trained as a primary school teacher, and found his passion for enriching the lives of young people. Since then he has been using his skills to empower students and encourage their development in a variety of settings and roles, including here at Young&Talented. Ben loves to share his passion for music and theatre with everyone he comes across!

As Musical Director, Ben has worked on the festive shows at Theatre Peckham such as “The Wonderful”, “Scroogelicious!”,and “Rapunzel”. Other credits include “The Show that Goes RIGHT!” At the Cockpit Theatre in Marylebone and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Opera Holland Park.

Conn Williams is a movement specialist, performer, educator and, magic creator & cultivator based in London, who has appeared in West End, opera, music videos, site specific works, dance for film pieces, art installations & toured internationally. In Conn’s teaching practice, there is a strong focus upon creating a space for people to gain greater awareness of their own physicality and how they can express authentically through the body.

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).

Jordan is a professional performer, starring in CBBC’s ‘Rocket’s Island’ as a series regular and Channel 5’s ‘Man In The Mirror’ as Tito Jackson. His most recent role is at the West End in ‘Hairspray’ as a member of the Ensemble and 1st Cover Seaweed. This all started with Young and Talented when Jordan joined at the age of 11, which is where he was taught and raised to be a better performer. The skills he acquired then he is still using to this day in his personal and professional career. Jordan returned to Young and Talented to support the next generation become the best performers they want to be, so more young people can have the skills to achieve to the highest degree.

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.

Zihan completed her BA in Drama (2021) and MA in Live Art (2022) at Queen Mary University of London and is now working towards a PhD degree in Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths, University of London. Alongside her academic journey, Zihan is also pursuing her passion for performing arts, undertaking part-time musical theatre training at Mountview and ongoing vocal training with SuRie, the UK's 2018 Eurovision representative. Zihan is deeply committed to young people's performing arts education, as she strongly believes that it plays a transformative role in helping young people spark creativity, build confidence, and develop important life skills. Zihan aspires to do her best to assist the next generation in exploring and reaching their full artistic potential.

Taj Wilmot is a singer-songwriter and curator whose practice is rooted in community, collaboration and inclusivity. A graduate of Goldsmiths, University of London with a BMus in Popular Music, Taj blends artistry and curation to create spaces where underrepresented voices are centred and celebrated.