After several primary school performances playing "Moses" in The Burning Bush, Martin knew he had found his passion.  His crippling stagefright would become just another obstacle to be circumnavigated.  He was only 10, after all.

Primary school became high school, which became university - 3 years studying a BA Hons Drama degree at Liverpool John Moores University.  A small but successful TIE company was set up with 3 friends, and toured the year after graduating.

Martin was accepted into the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama in early 2009, and graduated in December 2010 with an MA in Acting for Screen.