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=== Bristol Gang Show === | === Bristol Gang Show === | ||
The Bristol Gang Show is an annual production held at The | The Bristol Gang Show is an annual production held at The Bristol Hippodrome, in Bristol. As the production is a [[Gang Show]] the cast is made up entirely by members of the [[Scouting]] and [[Girl Guides|Guiding]] movement; many of the supporting members are also involved in Scouting and Guiding. The show currently takes place in October/November time, usually to coincide with the English school holiday held at this time. The show itself is a variety show, with singing, dancing and comedy. The show has a live orchestra, contains many different styles of songs such as 'pop' songs past and present and songs from musicals.<ref> [http://www.bristolgangshow.org.uk Bristol Gang Show] </ref> | ||
In the 1930s there were two Boy Scout Revues, but it was not until 1971 that the Bristol Gang Show as it is now known was held. The 1971 show was performed not at the Bristol Hippodrome, but at the [[Victoria Rooms]], the cast consisted of 85 Cubs and 59 adults. As over 6,000 people attended, the need for a larger venue was obvious. So, the 1972 show was held at the Bristol Hippodrome. In 1974 the Bristol Gang Show became Avon County Gang Show as the county of Bristol had become part of the Avon. | In the 1930s there were two Boy Scout Revues, but it was not until 1971 that the Bristol Gang Show as it is now known was held. The 1971 show was performed not at the Bristol Hippodrome, but at the [[Victoria Rooms]], the cast consisted of 85 Cubs and 59 adults. As over 6,000 people attended, the need for a larger venue was obvious. So, the 1972 show was held at the Bristol Hippodrome. In 1974 the Bristol Gang Show became Avon County Gang Show as the county of Bristol had become part of the Avon. | ||
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The Bristol Gang Show started in its current form in 1971, but there were a number of Boy Scout Revues in earlier years. The show comprises around 120 cast members, from both the local Scouting and Guiding organisations, with a live orchestra playing music from many genres, including modern pop and more traditional and classical pieces. | The Bristol Gang Show started in its current form in 1971, but there were a number of Boy Scout Revues in earlier years. The show comprises around 120 cast members, from both the local Scouting and Guiding organisations, with a live orchestra playing music from many genres, including modern pop and more traditional and classical pieces. | ||
The Gang Show was first performed in the [[Victoria Rooms]], but moved to the | The Gang Show was first performed in the [[Victoria Rooms]], but moved to the Bristol Hippodrome the year after when it was realised how popular the show was with the general public. The show has remained there since. | ||
In 1975, the Gang Show received the prestigious Gang Show Emblem, allowing participants to wear it on their [[neckerchief]]s. | In 1975, the Gang Show received the prestigious Gang Show Emblem, allowing participants to wear it on their [[neckerchief]]s. | ||
