The Team
Aicha is the curator of Theatre Peckham’s monthly poetry night ‘The Poetry Foyer’ and ‘Virtual Vibrations’ the live online showcase of musical and poetic talents. Aicha is a poetry performer and the founder of the poetry and music platform ‘ATL’s Word on the Street’.
spokenword@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Alfie leads the spoken word theatre workshops, which enables young creatives to unleash and enhance their performance skills and develop their unique style to bring the best out of them. Alfie trained as an actor and his mission is for working class/underprivileged artists to be integral to the new narrative of British Theatre, Film and Television.
spokenword@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Amy writes reports to Trusts and Foundations, coordinates recruitment and staff inductions and supports the day-to-day running of Theatre Peckham to ensure the team are working towards the vision set by the CEO/Artistic Director. Amy’s love for theatre started when she played Elvis Presley in her church Nativity as one of the 3 kings.
admin@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Andreea manages the day-to-day running of Theatre Peckham’s Academy and is in charge of the development of the programme of classes. Andreea enjoys working with communities and in her spare time she volunteers with an organisation working with vulnerable adults and elderly.
academy@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Annette is responsible for devising and delivering Theatre Peckham’s communications, marketing, and audience development strategy. This includes overseeing the brand, digital comms, press, PR, and publicity. She has an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy (Goldsmiths) and is a playwright, recent work includes how we love.
comms@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Déviniat co-ordinates our Young Peckham programmes and ensures the smooth running of, and actively supports, our artist development projects for young people.
Déviniat is an actor and graduated from East 15 Acting School in 2020.
participation@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Floss is an actor, theatre-maker and workshop facilitator. At Falmouth University she developed her craft in performance, writing and dramaturgy whilst training as an actor. Floss is now exploring sensory, immersive storytelling with focus on inclusivity and accessibility. She is one of 5 resident company members at Theatre Peckham. 
Gisela is one of the Resident Company members, who work together to produce theatre, workshops and events that support Theatre Peckham’s visiting performances, outreach projects and community work.
She studied BA Hons Animation (Edinburgh College of Art) and is interested in using mixed media, to explore storytelling and visualise ideas.
Ina manages visiting companies, events and shows and is the main point of contact for technical enquiries in theatre and studios. This include overseeing all aspects of productions, communication, scheduling and arranging staff. Ina loves a challenge so is at the moment learning Spanish.
production@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Izzy assists in all aspects of Operations at TP, such as managing the front of house teams and Duty Managers, assisting in organising and looking after hires and productions that are in the building. Outside of TP, Izzy directs and co-founded a theatre company called Happy Accident Theatre.
theatre@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Khariis is an actor, poet, and musician. His work addresses issues of identity, imagination, death, love and integrity. Not afraid to be angry, he lashes out at ignorance and asserts his identity as an artist and a young man.
“A fearlessness that’s likely to floor you” – Complex Magazine
Lidia is responsible for all aspects of financial management at Theatre Peckham, which includes creating budgets & forecasting models, assessing risk and ensuring all accounting activities comply with current regulations.
Lidia is also a keen crafter and loves nothing more than discovering a new skill or handmade treasure.
Mark ensures the building is a safe, secure and comfortable environment for talent and creativity to flourish and shine! Mark achieved a BA Hons in Performing Arts despite being a rubbish dancer, mediocre actor and awful musician, he was however rather good at organising things and fixing stuff so began a career in creative spaces.
venue@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Matthew assists the production team as a first point of contact for programming enquiries, reading through scripts and assisting with Theatre Peckham’s creative programme. Matthew is also a musician and actor.
programming@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Nathaniel assists the Head of Finance with the day-to-day running of Theatre Peckham’s finance function, focusing on accounts receivable and payable, keeping systems and processes up to date, allowing for a more streamlined approach to bookkeeping and accounting. Nathaniel likes good food, playing the piano and digital illustration.
accountsassist@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Olivia leads on fundraising to support Theatre Peckham’s ongoing work and projects, including researching funding streams and cultivating relationships with Trusts, Foundations and donors. Olivia studied MA History (University of Manchester), loves discovering new restaurants and cooking for her friends and family.
development@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Phillippe curates the Peckham Fringe and Young, Gifted & Black season programmes as well as overseeing the programming of the Undercroft space and the Young Peckham programmes. Phillippe is also a singer-songwriter/composer, currently writing a musical, and freelances as a facilitator, dramaturg and producer on new writing projects.
associate@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Phyllys assists the Head of Productions with the running of receiving shows, this includes being a in house Stage Manager and Design Assistant. Phyllys has a BA in Interior Design and is a freelance Set Designer. Shows include, Eating Jeff (Working) Helium (2021), Twenty Twenty ( Design Assistant,2020), In A word (Design Assistant ,2019).
Rochelle is an artist and educator who is passionate about cultivating alternative educational arts spaces for young people and marginalised communities. Currently studying an MA in Culture Industry at Goldsmiths, her work involves nurturing, supporting and facilitating creatives as they navigate their practice and careers. projects@theatrepeckham.co.uk 
Saffron coordinates the Saturday Academy classes, making sure the day runs smoothly and all the students enjoy themselves. She is an actor with a massive passion for animals and all things sports. 
Sebastian is an actor, physical performer and theatre maker. A member of TP’s 2nd annual Resident Company working together to produce events, entertainment and cultural enrichment. They are a creative who uses visual and surreal inspirations to produce their own work. He is also a Pisces/Aquarian star sign. 
Simone creates and develops relationships with new and existing partners, sponsors and hirers in order to create income that supports the successful delivery of all Theatre Peckham’s programmes.
Simone uses her background as a theatre maker and director to work in the corporate world as an impact coach, where she supports people in business to devise and deliver impactful presentations.
Suzann sets the strategy and vision for Theatre Peckham, she is responsible for building a team of people who have the talent to deliver the strategy and ensures that there are enough financial resources to deliver the vision. Suzann trained as an actor, has an MA in Directing and Producing (Middlesex) and is the founder of Young and Talented. 
Tatenda is a facilitator and devised performance maker, working with spoken word poetry in theatrical and non-theatrical contexts, with a focus on community engagement. Tatenda’s work has been performed as part of Peckham Previews (Theatre Peckham), Words First (Roundhouse) and Between Pomiędzy literary Festival (Poland). 
Toby is a Director, Playwright & Acting Coach. His production Warheads was nominated for an Olivier Award. As a Playwright, he has been shortlisted (IMAM, 2013) and longlisted (Me., 2019) for the Bruntwood Playwriting Award & his work has toured nationally. He is currently Youth Theatre Director at Stratford East & Lead Acting Coach for the Young Vic’s Over 25s Acting Company. 
Tom is the first point of contact for any enquiries about Theatre Peckham’s Academy programme. He also assists with running the Academy day-to-day and supports the development of new opportunities for the Acadamy’s students. Tom is also an actor and composer, and has performed in drag at the Edinburgh Fringe.
membership@theatrepeckham.co.uk
Wayne leads the producing and programming elements of Theatre Peckham, working closely with creatives to aid all visions to come to life while maintaining Theatre Peckham’s strategy and vision. This includes overseeing community outreach, budgets, programming and all of that Producer good stuff. Wayne is also a Writer and a proud Sausage Dog Dad.
Board Members
- Allyson Devenish
- Alwyn Li
- Aurea Garrido
- Christopher Haydon
- David Richards
- Endy McKay
- Natasha Brown
- Rebecca Preston
- Sioban Whitney-Low (Chair)
- Simon Manyonda
Our Patrons
- John Boyega
John is a Theatre Peckham alumni and an active TP Patron. In January this year, he unveiled our mural dedicated to him, created by street artist The Artful Dodger, which pays tribute to our past, and inspires the next generation as they come through our doors.
“I had energy but I didn’t know how to define it, I loved to be in school plays but I never knew there were other kids like me from South London who loved the same thing. At Theatre Peckham I met people like me, from my area, who were not afraid to say “I love art, and I love expressing myself”.
John Boyega
- Jenny Agutter OBE
Jenny lives locally and had heard of Theatre Peckham and thought it would be good to introduce herself and come and see some of our work. For the past few years Jenny has been a strong advocate of our work, and is keen to ensure the future of TP for her local community.
- Paulette Randall MBE
Paulette Randall, MBE is a British theatre director, born in Brixton. She is the former artistic director of the Talawa Theatre Company and produced the much-loved TV comedy Desmond’s, set in Peckham.
Paulette came to our 30yr celebration of Desmond’s last January and wanted to support the work we do with young people and connecting them to the industry.