Yes we’re back again for what will be our 25th show in this theatre. Once again the Gang has been working hard at rehearsals under the direction of the Production Team and Musical Director, for at least twice a week for the past three months they have practised their dance steps and learnt their words so that they could be ready to put on an excellent show for your enjoyment.
It is nice to be able to report on young people today who have being doing something worthwhile rather than you reading about the things for which they keep getting bad press, not all youngsters are the same and they all shouldn’t be tarred with the same brush.
My thanks go to all the cast, production team and backstage people involved, from the tea lady to the members of the committee. The list is too long for me to name everybody but believe me everyone is so important in
their own way and without them all the show could not go on.
Next year Scouting is 100 years old and the movement is marking its centenary in a number of ways, one of which is the holding of the Jamboree back here in the country where Scouting started. Cleveland County is looking to send a contingent of scouts to the Jamboree if we can raise the necessary funds (it costs approx £1000 per person). In
an effort to assist in the fundraising we have decided to put on a show next year which will be a celebration of song and dance from the 100 years that scouting has been going. We look forward to your support for this event next year, but now – Sit back, relax and enjoy the show as
we proudly present GANG SHOW 2006.
Keith Nudd
Gang Show Chairman.
Here we are again with another show and this time it is a little different for me and a very proud moment as I take on the task as District Commissioner. Previously the show represented East and West Middlesbrough Districts joining together to put on the show though recently the two Districts merged to form the new ‘Middlesbrough’ District.
As a Scout I never fancied being in the show but decided to give it a go as a Venture Scout and I wish I’d done it earlier because I love being ‘one of the gang’! This is my l0th show since then and it’s no secret that I look forward to the next show as soon as the last one finishes.
It is great to see so many people, from children to adults (to some older adults) still get so much from being part of the show. Being part of the show means all people from The Production team, Backstage Crew, Choreographers, Musical Director and Orchestra, Wardrobe Staff, Business Team and The People who administrate during rehearsals along with the tea-making volunteers.
Though most importantly there are others who make this even more achievable. The Gang themselves, all Scouts & Guides as they entertain you this week and you the audience for coming to be entertained. Thanks to Chris & Geoff and their team for all their efforts, it’s much appreciated. They continue with a show which originated with ideas from the late Ralph Reader C.B.E.
Scouting celebrates 100 years in 2007 and
this will be a great year for celebrations. For
something to last so well over 100 years plus
says a lot for what we all do in Scouting.
Good Luck to all the Gang, I am with you all the way LITERALLY
Matthew Mitchell (Mitch )
District Commissioner
Middlesbrough Gang Show 