Award-winning film director, actor and acting coach with 20+ years in the industry. Coaching screen acting techniques, self-taping, audition technique, confidence building, and creating your own work.

Working with Marnie has been such a great experience. With her background in both acting and directing, she has a unique approach to teaching that really makes her stand out.

Her knowledge spans across theatre, film, and TV, and whether you're working on a monologue, a scene, or prepping for an audition, Marnie always gives you feedback that’s super helpful, thoughtful, and to the point. She’s also super patient!

If you're looking for a teacher who genuinely wants to help you grow, Marnie’s the one. You’ll be left feeling supported and inspired.

As a professional actor working on both stage and screen for nearly two decades, it's hard to find a coach and mentor that can push and challenge you to surprising places in your performances. And that is who Marnie is. An exceptional all-rounder who not only brings her breadth of experience from acting and film directing but also a screen acting lecturer, most recently Head of Film & TV at ArtsEd.
Marnie has worked really hard to find novel, effective ways to improve my confidence and craft and directly help me land recall auditions and job offers.
Cannot recommend her enough. One of the best acting coaches in the country.

Marnie’s teaching is always insightful and interesting. She doesn’t give vague responses, instead she will always leave you with clear goals for you to work towards

Marnie is able to asses your ability and give honest genuine feedback as to how to improve on your craft. As well as this she has been the tutor who many students feel safe to speak to about matters that exceed curriculum. Why? Because she’s one of the tutors who care about the students more than their pay cheques. Marnie was the last line of call of trust when push comes to shove because many things she won’t condone and when it comes to showing time and care she won’t postpone it. One might say that Marnie is absolutely ‘Incredible’ cooler than Frozone!

Marnie is an excellent acting teacher who knows how to reach the core of an actor. She has an ability to understand what an actor requires from a director when tackling specific scenes. Marnie makes you feel comfortable to make bold choices and creates a space that it feels okay to fail in, whilst pushing you to create the best work you can make. Marnie is a joy to work with.

Marine taught me for 2 years. She is talented, thoughtful and such an amazing person. Her experience in acting allows her to understand what you are going through and what you need in order to do your best work. Ultimately, Marnie is a kind and brilliant teacher who improved my acting massively.

I have known Marnie for over five years in the professional environment, both as an acting teacher and a collaborator in film. Marnie is an exceptional acting tutor with extensive knowledge of the film and TV industry. Through her professional experiences as an actor and director, she brings invaluable industry-standard insights to her teaching, which allows students to gain a nuanced understanding of what it takes to succeed in front of the camera.
I have had the pleasure of directing Marnie in a film, and her talent as an actor is evident on screen. She transfers this talent and ability to execute the acting craft on screen into the teaching space and create a learning environment of the highest standards.
Marnie is a kind, generous, and supportive teacher. She creates a warm and collaborative environment where students feel comfortable to explore, take risks, and grow.
Marnie has an unparalleled commitment to her students’ success, making her an outstanding mentor and guide in their journey to becoming accomplished actors. I unreservedly recommend Marnie as an acting tutor and know that her students will be lucky to be mentored by her.