We are The Actor Rebellion

We believe that acting skills can change lives far beyond the stage. We started with a simple idea. The techniques actors use to connect with an audience — voice, presence, authenticity — are not just for theatre. They are for real life. They are for real moments, where being heard and understood matters most.

Since 2019, we have worked to bring these skills into the legal world, training over 3,000 lawyers across Law Firms, Chambers, and the Inns of Court. We have seen again and again how the craft of acting can help legal professionals speak with greater clarity, connect with authenticity, advocate with real conviction, and lead with genuine authority.

We are Proud to Stand Apart

We are not a typical corporate training company. We are a group of experienced acting coaches and directors who know the value of authentic communication and how to get the best out of people. We use these skills to help lawyers find their voice, trust their presence, and communicate in a way that truly moves their audience.

For more than two decades, we have been shaping the careers of performers, so we know just how powerful acting and communication techniques can be. We have brought together our expertise in voice, body language, and presence to create training that gives legal professionals the skills to communicate confidently to audiences of any size.

If you are ready to embrace the uncomfortable and explore what you are truly capable of, we are ready to help you reach your highest potential.

Luke is a distinguished theatre director, acting coach, and co-founder of The Actor Rebellion. Trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and with a solid track record spanning over 20 years, his coaching is both theoretically informed and practically proven.

Applying his deep understanding of performance to the world of corporate communication, his hands-on training focuses on communication, public speaking and storytelling skills for business leaders, delivered in an authentic, non-judgemental way that encourages risk-taking and unconstrained growth.

Luke Marquez

Actor, drama teacher and co-founder of The Actor Rebellion, Hannah specialises in helping individuals and businesses convey their ideas with creativity, clarity and impact.

Drawing on her background in acting and theatre, as well as more than 18 years’ experience in marketing and communications, she deeply understands how much strong communication can impact business outcomes.

Hannah’s deep understanding of the modern workplace puts her in a unique position to prepare her clients for big presentations, pitching to investors and achieving their communication goals.

Hannah Marquez

Tammie is an actor and coach specialising in authentic communication.

Drawing on her training in acting, screen combat, improvisation, and movement, she helps clients develop clear, confident communication through practical and personalised coaching.

Tammie’s approach focuses on strengthening vocal technique, body language, and self-expression, creating a supportive environment where clients can build confidence and connect with real impact.

Tammie Webster

Specialising in action for screen and stage, Sam is an actor, director and coach.

His extensive and hugely disciplined approach to performance has seen him coordinate and feature in productions for leading international companies including Netflix and Disney, as well as award-winning games and West End shows.

Sam honed his teaching skills at LAMDA, Guildford School of Acting and the Academy of Performance Combat, and is an Associate Practitioner at Trestle Theatre.

Sam Lyon-Behan

Matt is an actor and coach working in television, film and theatre. He delivers a range of unique strategies to help develop his clients’ presence through vocal and body language skills.

A trained teacher in Mindfullness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and assistant psychologist with the NHS, Matt has an incredible perspective on human behaviour which he brings through to his work with The Actor Rebellion.

Matt Cross

Cheryl is an actor, director, and qualified teacher specialising in physical theatre and storytelling. She’s worked with some of the biggest names in the industry including RADA, Fourth Monkey, Circomedia, UCL, Berlin Met School, ACS International Schools and the University of Gloucester.

With over 25 years of experience in professional theatre and training, Cheryl brings creativity and spontaneity to a business context, particularly through her work in improvised performance.