One Waterford actor cleaned up at the Waterford News and Star Greenroom Awards at the Theatre Royal over the weekend.

Sean Upton won best male in an amateur drama for his role in the play Up Down Boy by David Hennessy Musical and Dramatic Society.

The play follows a young Down syndrome boy and his mother as he departs out into the world.

Speaking to WLR News at the awards in the Theatre Royal, Seán, who has Down Syndrome and played the role of Jack, said he hopes to take to the stage in London one day.

Brenda Giles played the role of Jack’s mother who is dealing with her Down Syndrome son going out into the big world as he turns 18.

The duo took to the stage to perform a scene from the play. The awards were brought to a standing ovation after the performance, with not a dry eye in the house.

Sean Upton playing the role of Jack, alongside Brenda Giles playing the role of his mother in Up Down Boy: Photo Joe Evans

Sean Upton being announced the winner of best male in an amateur drama for his role in Up Down Boy: Photo Joe Evans

Sean Upton and Brenda Giles pictured with Mary Francis Ryan from the News and Star: Photo Joe Evans

Brenda also came away with best female in an amateur drama and David Hennessy won best Director in an amateur drama.

The annual awards run by the News and Star showcase the Waterford arts scene with several categories receiving awards.

A full list can be found here.

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