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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 Gang Show''', or to give it its full name 'Harpenden & | '''Harpenden Gang Show''', or to give it its full name 'Harpenden & Wheathampstead Disrict Scout Gang Show', has run every year since 1949 at the Eric Morecambe Theatre, Harpenden Public Halls, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, 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 is proud to have no one over the age of 18 on stage. It has always maintained a non-auditioning policy. The Harpenden Gang have strong relations with nearby 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. | ||