One of Brooklands College’s most successful former pupils has returned to the Weybridge campus to give an acting master class.

John Gould has been working as a professional actor for seven years and has starred in national theatre tours, commercials and had a lengthy run in the West End production of Enjoy, opposite Alison Steadman.

Gould, who runs part-time acting classes for teenagers and adult in London and Woking, led the students on a two hour practical workshop followed by a question and answer session.

He said: “It was great to return to my old college and be able to give something back. I was pleased to see the students still work with the same level of discipline, energy and focus as they did when I was studying there.”

Student Shannon Richards, 18, said: “It was really exciting to meet and work with John. It’s really inspiring for us to see that people who have studied on our course go on to have fantastic careers in the industry.”