A YOUNG Upton actor has returned from a prestigious drama course full of enthusiasm for his chosen career.

Harry Arnold-Harris, a pupil at Hanley Castle High School, spent two weeks in London for the course run by the National Youth Theatre.

He received professional coaching from industry experts after being selected for the course at his first attempt.

"It was really excellent but a lot of hard work," said Harry. "Towards the end of the second week we were doing 12-hour days."

The £800 needed for the course was raised at a cabaret evening held at Upton Memorial Hall in March.