Sherina Russell

Founder and Director 

Having trained at LAMDA (The London Academy
of Music and Dramatic Art), Sherina had a variety of acting jobs, including touring the UK with the West End production of The 39 Steps. She also produced a well-received play for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and presented a documentary. She very quickly discovered her passion for teaching, collaborating, and sharing the wonders of theatre with young people. Sherina has been teaching, mentoring and facilitating for 17 years, and set up Russell Actors in London 10 years ago. She also teaches yoga, is a professional singer, an editor of novels and a coach for professionals.

Robbie Taylor Hunt

Co-director

After attending The Young Actors Company, Robbie studied at Cambridge University. He now works as a Theatre Director and Intimacy Director & Coordinator for stage and screen. Recent directing credits include: LESBIAN SPACE CRIME (Soho theatre), ERIS (Bunker Theatre), how we love (VAULT Festival), TUNA (Vault Festival) and WIFE (tour). Assistant Director credits include: Consent (Sonia Friedman Productions, West End, dir. Roger Michell), Measure for Measure (Cambridge Arts Theatre, dir. Tom Littler) and Speech and Debate (Trafalgar Studios, dir. Tom Attenborough). ​

Martyn Russell

Photographer & Co-Founder

Martyn is a professional photographer who specialises in actors' headshots, weddings and other events. He is also a teacher of English, Business and Drama. Martyn co-founded Russell Actors with Sherina.