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The format of a Gang Show is generally that of a [[variety show]] and includes comedy skits traditionally quick-witted but lacking excessive complexity, short routines or sketches, and musical and dance numbers frequently of some sophistication, usually but not always with minimal plot cohesion across a show but sometimes conforming to an overall theme. | The format of a Gang Show is generally that of a [[variety show]] and includes comedy skits traditionally quick-witted but lacking excessive complexity, short routines or sketches, and musical and dance numbers frequently of some sophistication, usually but not always with minimal plot cohesion across a show but sometimes conforming to an overall theme. | ||
A typical example of the Gang Show format included an adaptation of a [[Monty Python]] piece, original comedy sketches and comic songs (one involving a | A typical example of the Gang Show format included an adaptation of a [[Monty Python]] piece, original comedy sketches and comic songs (one involving a parody of [[Dame Edna Everage]]}, a tribute to [[Freddie Mercury]] and [[Queen (band)|Queen]] which included solo and ensemble renditons of the group's oeuvre with original arrangements, with a traditional (but not mandatory) Gang Show finale. | ||
The show's format was introduced by [[Ralph Reader]] the first Gang Show producer, who went on to write many sketches and songs for Gang Shows including the signature tune ''We're Riding Along on the Crest of a Wave''. Some other Gang Show "[[Standard (music)|standards]]" Reader wrote include ''Great Great Game'', ''Gee it's a wonderful life'', ''Silver on the Scarlet'', ''Three Cheers'', ''Show Time'', and the majestic ''Scout Hymn''. | The show's format was introduced by [[Ralph Reader]] the first Gang Show producer, who went on to write many sketches and songs for Gang Shows including the signature tune ''We're Riding Along on the Crest of a Wave''. Some other Gang Show "[[Standard (music)|standards]]" Reader wrote include ''Great Great Game'', ''Gee it's a wonderful life'', ''Silver on the Scarlet'', ''Three Cheers'', ''Show Time'', and the majestic ''Scout Hymn''. | ||