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'''Brisbane Gang Show''' was started in 1952, and is notable for having changed the words in its performance of ''Silver on the Scarlet'' to "For there's gold now on the scarlet", in honour of the 50th Year of Brisbane Gang Show, following the Gang Show tradition of a person receiving a silver trimmed scarf after being in the show for 25 years, and a gold trimmed scarf after being in a show for 50 years. As of 2006, BGS is one of the oldest Gang Shows still in performance, completing its 55th season. It is also tradition that for the final performance for a season, a small stand is placed in the middle of the stage, upon which is placed the scarf of long servong producer [[Hugh "Kirra" McKee]]. A spotlight is kept on the scarf at all times during the show. During the Finale, it is placed on one of the younger cast members usually by long-term cast member. | '''Brisbane Gang Show''' was started in 1952, and is notable for having changed the words in its performance of ''Silver on the Scarlet'' to "For there's gold now on the scarlet", in honour of the 50th Year of Brisbane Gang Show, following the Gang Show tradition of a person receiving a silver trimmed scarf after being in the show for 25 years, and a gold trimmed scarf after being in a show for 50 years. As of 2006, BGS is one of the oldest Gang Shows still in performance, completing its 55th season. It is also tradition that for the final performance for a season, a small stand is placed in the middle of the stage, upon which is placed the scarf of long servong producer [[Hugh "Kirra" McKee]]. A spotlight is kept on the scarf at all times during the show. During the Finale, it is placed on one of the younger cast members usually by long-term cast member. | ||
'''Canberra Gang Show''' began in 1966 with the help of Melbourne Gang Show and went solo in 1968, earning its own red scarf with the distinctive Canberra Coat of Arms - a pair of swans - emblazoned on it. The red scarf, patrols named after Shakespeare characters, the traditional finale song ''We'll Go On And On'' and other traditions remind the members of where the Gang Show came from and what it has achieved in the past. Given the relatively small size of Canberra, the various teams are open to everyone, as the number of applicants rarely reach any limit. | '''Canberra Gang Show''' began in 1966 with the help of Melbourne Gang Show and went solo in 1968, earning its own red scarf with the distinctive Canberra Coat of Arms - a pair of swans - emblazoned on it. The red scarf, patrols named after Shakespeare characters, the traditional finale song ''We'll Go On And On'' and other traditions remind the members of where the Gang Show came from and what it has achieved in the past. Given the relatively small size of Canberra, the various teams are open to everyone, as the number of applicants rarely reach any limit. From 1982 the Erindale Theatre was the home of the show; before that, various other theatres in Canberra were used. The show is now performed at the theatre in Hawker College, with rehearsals in Charnwood and Curtin Scout halls. In July 2006, Canberra Gang Show celebrated the 40th year of Gang Shows in Canberra. | ||
'''Cumberland Gang Show''' was founded in 1970 and draws its performers from Scout and Guide groups in western Sydney. After an exhaustive audition process in December each year about 140 performers and musicians are chosen from more than 400 hopeful Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Venturers, Rovers and Rangers. Performances take place in the school holidays in July of the following year at the [[Riverside Theatre Parramatta|Riverside Theatre]], [[Parramatta]]. | '''Cumberland Gang Show''' was founded in 1970 and draws its performers from Scout and Guide groups in western Sydney. After an exhaustive audition process in December each year about 140 performers and musicians are chosen from more than 400 hopeful Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Venturers, Rovers and Rangers. Performances take place in the school holidays in July of the following year at the [[Riverside Theatre Parramatta|Riverside Theatre]], [[Parramatta]]. | ||
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'''Whitehorse Showtime''' started out in 1965 and is now the largest Scout Show in Australia and one of the largest in the world. With over 150 in Cast and the same number behind-the-scenes, Whitehorse has built a strong following of patrons from the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. Organised in its early days by Rod Savage, the show like many others grew from the foundations of Melborne Gang Show. Other shows that began around the same time included Morrabbin and Essendon Showtimes, now both defunct and Camberwell Showtime. So As We Go Along | '''Whitehorse Showtime''' started out in 1965 and is now the largest Scout Show in Australia and one of the largest in the world. With over 150 in Cast and the same number behind-the-scenes, Whitehorse has built a strong following of patrons from the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. Organised in its early days by Rod Savage, the show like many others grew from the foundations of Melborne Gang Show. Other shows that began around the same time included Morrabbin and Essendon Showtimes, now both defunct and Camberwell Showtime. So As We Go Along | ||
'''Adelaide Gang Show''' started 1961 and mostly at the Scott theatre at Adelaide University in the city centre. Traditional Gang Show format with an emphasis on extending talented youth members in musical performances. A one off "State Show" combining all the Adelaide Gang Shows, Scouts and Guides, was performed on 17th September 1994. | |||
'''Comedy Capers Gang Show''' also in Adelaide focusses on skits and humorous songs and aims to be inclusive of people with varying levels of talent. Usually referred to as just "Comedy Capers" or "Capers" to disambiguate from the other "Gang Show". Hosted at the Shedley theatre in the northern suburb of Elizabeth except during renovations, with rehearsals at school and scout hall venues. | |||
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