Derek first trained at Identity, and has enjoyed a career on both stage and screen. Derek leads acting classes for adults, seniors, acting for camera and many more.

Asha trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and has worked for The Royal Court, Bristol Festival of Ideas. She loves clowning, physical theatre, Shakespeare, and sword fighting!

Jonathan trained at Drama Centre London, and has worked as an actor since he was 8 years old. He teaches at Shakespeare’s Globe and has worked at the RSC, National Theatre… Shared Experience, Young Vic and many more.

Eleanor trained at East 15 and is a long standing teacher at YATI. Winner of The Stage’s award for Acting Excellence with HellBent Theatre’s sell-out show UKIP THE MUSICAL; now both a writer and performer.

Mercy was a member of YATI and has worked professionally for over ten years and has toured internationally.

Joey became a member of YATI at the age of 8 and he finds it’s an exciting and diverse place to work.

Alex is an actor, and trained dancer in ballet and contemporary, and has been teaching our dance class for several years.

Matthew runs the Film department at YATI. Film Club and the Film Company. As an Actor his work includes credits for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Propellor Theatre Company and West End plays. For screen he’s played multiple roles in independent film and television.

Beth is an actor and writer hailing from Teeside. Shows include Netflix’s After Life and BBC’s Pompidou. Beth’s passionate about teaching a younger generation of actors and writers!

Carla trained at NYT and Philippe Gaulier’s school in France. Her company has toured around the UK performing at the Pleasance at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Carla continues to work as an actor on screen and in theatres around the UK.

Niall trained at The Courtyard Theatre Training Company. Niall has had a strong career in Theatre and Musical Theatre, performed in concerts for award winning composers and a featured soloist.

Yvonne was Head of the Voice Department for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art which included working with writers and a range of directors. Yvonne is an associate artist with both the RSC and NT.

Zhenya is a Certified Teacher with the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat. She has taught workshops across the UK, in Germany and the USA. Zhenya trained in Drama and Theatre Arts at Ulyanovsk State University, Russia. Zhenya has recently appeared in BBC’s Killing Eve.

Notable alumni of Andrew’s teaching methods are Asa Butterfield and Ella Purnell, both of whom have successful Hollywood careers starring in films alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Harrison Ford, Eva Green and many more.

Steve has worked as actor across the UK and internationally. Steve teaches at a number of the UK’s leading drama schools including RADA, Mountview, Drama Studio London, Arts Ed and LAMDA. Steven specialises in mask, chorus, animal studies and transformation.

Lanre is an actor who has worked extensively in theatre and television including The RSC, The Globe, and The Royal Court. Television includes: BBC, Channel 4, and ITV.

Barney is a director who works extensively in outreach and is interested in developing new work with collaborative ensembles.