On Wednesday 4th May, in the People’s Hall, a goodly audience was privileged to enjoy a unique performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth according to Stuart Manger and the Barrel of Fun Youth Theatre. Stuart had edited Macbeth in masterly fashion and the young cast, numbering 18, did it full justice, with the minimum of props and no scenery. They were led by a commanding Macbeth played by Hugh Johnson and his Lady by Zoe Craven. There were no microphones and no prompts and neither were needed. Their only aids were the excellent lighting and sound effects, the former being provided by Steve Longlands and Andrew Allan and the latter by Ian Hutt. Mrs Annie Gallagher was the unobtrusive and efficient stage manager. Congratulations to Stuart Manger and his team.
The People’s Hall Management Committee is most grateful to Barrel of Fun and its Director, Stuart Manger, for donating all the profits of the evening to the People’s Hall Redevelopment Fund.
We shall all be hearing much more of the Barrel of Fun Youth Theatre and we certainly hope it will be soon. Their hard work in preparing for Macbeth and their dedication was evident; they show the same level of commitment each week in St Andrew’s Church at whatever they undertake.
