A Gang Show is an amateur theatrical performance, generally of a high standard, where the cast is made up of principally youth members of Scouts and Guides and a minority of adult leaders. The aim of the shows is to give young people in Scouting and Guiding the opportunity to develop performance skills and perform in a close to professional theatrical environment. Opportunties are also afforded to young people to work backstage, in front of house roles, and to perform as musicians in the show's musical items and in the orchestra.
Generally, youth members, adult leaders and volunteer helpers have to participate in many hours of planning, writing, composing, choreographing, building stage scenery and props, and making costumes stretching over several months before the actual performances. In order to reach what is perceived to be the required performance standard for a Gang Show, a high level of commitment is needed from all involved in the production and, to a marginally lesser extent, their families.
Frequently performances take place in commerical theatres (such as the New Theatre Oxford) over several days and are attended by the general public as well as participants' friends and families and other scouters and guiders.
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