This 'Macbeth' was a triumph for Greenford school NEVER have I seen a school play with so many scene changes as in Greenford Grammar School's production of "Macbeth" which was presented on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. And this was part of its sucess. For "Macbeth" is a very difficult play for schools to attempt. There is little light relief from the heavy drama of corruption and greed, and both inexperienced school players and audiences could become bored. This fast-moving production with swift and unobtrusive scene changes and clever lighting techniques gave no chance for restlessness from the audience. This was more than a success. It was a triumph, even for a school which has a great reputation for its playing of Shakespeare. THE SCENERY First impressions were of the scenery, which immediately helped to convey the "wicked" atmosphere of the fetting, and carried us away from the knowledge that we were sitting in a school hall. Throughout, the use of scenery and lighting was almost faultkss. Then the three witches appeared (Judith Lester. Gillian Richardson, and Glenda Jones). Some of the words were lost as they tried successfullyfor effect with shrill voices and piercing screams, but the general effect was a good one. As Macbeth, E. Leeson gave a controlled performance of the rather slow-witted man driven to foul deeds by his wife superbly played by Lesley Broadiey. ... tignt production that made Macbeth the dominant figure on the stage except when Lady Macbeth stole that honour from him. Indeed, I think it was she who had the best scene of so many good ones when she comes down the steps in a sleepwalking trance, rubbing her hands to get rid of the imaginery blood, and her conscience talking aloud of deeds that cannot be undone. Generally, supporting parts were well done. The King (D. Page) could perhaps have been stronger vocally with a greater voice range, and some of the younger speakers were at times too slow and deliberate in their speech. IN THE CAST But these are minor criticisms. The fact remains that once again the boys and girls of Greenford Grammar School and of course, the staff had presented a Shakespearean drama that had demanded stringent criticism that could have been directed at a professional company. Cast: D. Page, K. Shorey, A. Wright, E. Leeson, C. Ley, G. Charnock, G. Adams, P. Sampson. C. Houghton, P. Croll, P. Panayi, P Piatt, P. Bailey, G. Adams M. Barrv, R. Ashworth, T. Hanson, Diane Dobson. Judith Lester, Gillian Richardson. Glenda Jones. Lesley Broadiey. Barbara Phillips. Joanne Harris, Patricia Lang-ley. Christine Matthews, M. Linane. E. Coleman, R. Bud-gen. J. Davis, S. Boddeley, I. Macdermot Backstage were: K. I, Jardine, J. J. Alderman. Miss P. Newton, C. W. Sutcliffe, T. Humphreys, G. Midgley, J. C. Thornton, Mrs C. Casev. A. Jeffery, P. West. J. B. Allatt, Mrs. D. Pritchard. K. Simpson, senior boys and girls.