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==Gang Shows around the world== | ==Gang Shows around the world== | ||
Since the first Gang Show in London, productions have been organised in many countries around the world including England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, United States, the Netherlands and South Africa. Indeed it is claimed that a Gang Show is being produced somewhere in world every day of the year. Whilst they are all individual in their character, they all share the general ethos of Reader's original concept and have some common elements such as a Finale which almost invariably incorporate at least some traditional Reader scouting standards such as '' | Since the first Gang Show in London, productions have been organised in many countries around the world including England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, United States, the Netherlands and South Africa. Indeed it is claimed that a Gang Show is being produced somewhere in world every day of the year. Whilst they are all individual in their character, they all share the general ethos of Reader's original concept and have some common elements such as a Finale which almost invariably incorporate at least some traditional Reader scouting standards such as ''Riding Along on the Crest of a Wave''. | ||
In 2007 South East Berkshire Gang Show Launched the [http://www.gangshows.org.uk World Wide Forum for Gangshows]. This Forum is open to anyone involved in Gang Show and is a place where ideas can be exchanged between Shows and also where shows can advertise their performances to others. | In 2007 South East Berkshire Gang Show Launched the [http://www.gangshows.org.uk World Wide Forum for Gangshows]. This Forum is open to anyone involved in Gang Show and is a place where ideas can be exchanged between Shows and also where shows can advertise their performances to others. | ||
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'''Chelmsford Gang Show''' started in 1957 and celebrates its fiftieth year in 2007, with an average yearly cast of over 100. | '''Chelmsford Gang Show''' started in 1957 and celebrates its fiftieth year in 2007, with an average yearly cast of over 100. | ||
'''Harpenden | '''Harpenden Gang Show''', or to give it its full name 'Harpenden & Wheathampseatd Disrict Scout Gang Show', has run every year since 1949 at the Eric Morecambe Theatre, Harpenden Public Halls, and is the second longest continuously running Gang Show in the world, Glasgow holding the record. It includes a mixed cast of 152 (36 cubs, 64 Scouts and 52 Explorers) and has always maintained a non-auditioning policy. It has strong but very friendly rivalry with neighbouring St Albans Gang Show. | ||
'''Inverness Area Gang Show''' The most northern Gang Show started in 1983 to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Scout Association as a one off show. The enourmous success of the first show, has led to repeat shows every two years in the April School Holiday. The 2007 Show will take place in October due to the renovation of Eden Court Theatre. A Cast of between 110 - 140 takes part. Inverness is one of the few Gang Shows where there is NO auditioning. The Show was accredited in 1991. | '''Inverness Area Gang Show''' The most northern Gang Show started in 1983 to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Scout Association as a one off show. The enourmous success of the first show, has led to repeat shows every two years in the April School Holiday. The 2007 Show will take place in October due to the renovation of Eden Court Theatre. A Cast of between 110 - 140 takes part. Inverness is one of the few Gang Shows where there is NO auditioning. The Show was accredited in 1991. | ||