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Drama classes need greater support, says actor Sheen
MICHAEL SHEEN appealed yesterday for more support for drama in schools to help increase the number of actors from working-class backgrounds.
The actor, who played Tony Blair in the film The Queen, warned that acting was becoming a profession for former private school pupils.
He called for greater support for drama in the state school system and for youth theatre.
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