Hollywood heavyweight Kenneth Branagh ran a masterclass for local school children at Richmond Theatre today.
The multi award-winning actor, director and producer worked with pupils from 10 schools, each of which has nominated one Year 10 or Year 11 drama student to take part.
"Experience of the arts in education is immensely important," said Mr Branagh, whose most recent project was a feature film of Mozart's The Magic Flute.
"This is a great opportunity to have a dialogue between theatre professionals, teachers and young people. I know it's just a small part of what's going on with drama and education in the borough, but I'm proud to be a part of it."
The participating schools were Grey Court School, Hampton Community College, Orleans Park, Shene School, Whitton School, Clarendon School, Strathmore School, Waldegrave School, Teddington School, Christ's School and Richmond-Upon-Thames College.
The two-hour session was made possible through a generous Richmond resident, who won the masterclass in a charity auction for Thames Hospice care, only to donate it to the education department of Richmond Theatre.
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