Bad Education actor Layton, who hails from nearby Bury, spent a day at Priory Academy putting Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils through their paces.
Photos by Tony Cross
Photos by Tony Cross
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"He also gave a very important message to all the students, be yourself and make everything you do count. His charisma was infectious and inspired many students, some students now want to be more involved with the arts and others have been empowered by it.” Photo: Tony Cross
The star said he fell into acting at the age of 11, adding: " I just fell into it really, I did not know what I wanted to do, my cousin was going to drama classes so I went along and loved it." Photo: Tony Cross
Layton told pupils: "I was creative anyway and this allowed me to channel my craziness into being creative. “Before each class there was a dance class and I thought ‘I can do that’ as well and so I did. It was fun and I felt like I had found my place.” Photo: Tony Cross
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