We wish all our members and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2019.
Looking forward to seeing you at the first rehearsal for the 2019 Show on 3rd March or, perhaps, at the Experience Days on 17 and 24 February. Information and invitations will be sent to all 2018 members in mid-January
Friday 21 December 2018
Thursday 19 July 2018
2019 Gang Show
In 2019 we will not be holding Auditions, instead we are inviting Scouts and Guides to come along to one of the Gang Show Experience Days on Sundays 17 & 24 February. They will be held in Queen Street Scout Hall from 2pm - 3.30pm.
This will give Scouts and Guides the opportunity of finding out a little about Gang Show and they will experience a little of how we put a Show together. Attending one of these sessions does not commit you to joining but you will have the opportunity to enrol if you wish. All those who attend a session and wish to join will be accepted into the Stirling Gang.
Existing Gang members are also welcome to attend a session if they want.
This will give Scouts and Guides the opportunity of finding out a little about Gang Show and they will experience a little of how we put a Show together. Attending one of these sessions does not commit you to joining but you will have the opportunity to enrol if you wish. All those who attend a session and wish to join will be accepted into the Stirling Gang.
Existing Gang members are also welcome to attend a session if they want.
Tuesday 3 April 2018
2019 Stirling Gang Show
The next Stirling Gang Show will take place during the week commencing 29 September 2019. Auditions are expected to be in February with rehearsals starting in March. Please watch this space for more news nearer the time.
Saturday 17 March 2018
Cast Disco
The Disco is being held on Saturday 24 March in Queen Street Scout Hall. It starts at 7pm and finishes at 10.30pm although we advise that Brownies and Cubs finish at 9.30pm.
Memory sticks with all the photos in jpeg format will be on sale for £4 and DVDs of the Show can be ordered for £6. Please be sure to have the correct money as we won't have change.
Memory sticks with all the photos in jpeg format will be on sale for £4 and DVDs of the Show can be ordered for £6. Please be sure to have the correct money as we won't have change.
Monday 5 March 2018
Week commencing 5 March
Theatre arrival time on Monday is between 5.30pm and 5.45pm with and is expected to finish at 9.30pm
For the rest of the week arrive between 6.30pm and 6.45pm
The Junior Gang will finish around 8.30pm each night except Saturday when it will be 10pm. The Main Gang will finish at 10pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Don't forget when you arrive at the theatre do not queue at the stage door as it blocks the restaurant access. The Gang Show queuing point will be clearly marked in the foyer.
For the rest of the week arrive between 6.30pm and 6.45pm
The Junior Gang will finish around 8.30pm each night except Saturday when it will be 10pm. The Main Gang will finish at 10pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Don't forget when you arrive at the theatre do not queue at the stage door as it blocks the restaurant access. The Gang Show queuing point will be clearly marked in the foyer.
Saturday 3 March 2018
Update 2100 hours 03/03/18
The roads at the Uni have been cleared and there is access to the car parks.
When coming to drop off your costumes on Sunday between 4pm and 5pm you may be able to access the MacRobert foyer via the front door. If it is closed then please enter the Uni via the door to the left of the MacRobert main door and ascend the stairs to the Atrium. You will be met there and guided to the dressing rooms. This applies to males and females.
Please note that most of the Production Team will be at the MacRobert all Sunday and Monday and cannot be easily contacted by email.
When coming to drop off your costumes on Sunday between 4pm and 5pm you may be able to access the MacRobert foyer via the front door. If it is closed then please enter the Uni via the door to the left of the MacRobert main door and ascend the stairs to the Atrium. You will be met there and guided to the dressing rooms. This applies to males and females.
Please note that most of the Production Team will be at the MacRobert all Sunday and Monday and cannot be easily contacted by email.
Update 1030 3/03/18
A bit more snow overnight but fortunately not much. This afternoon's rehearsal will proceed as planned with cast members getting lifts as requested. I would suggest that you walk if you stay anywhere near Beechwood (I shall be walking) although I'm aware that most of the cast live too far away to attempt this. We'll have to rehearse without Props as we can't carry them but the fake radio mikes will be in use.
The MacRobert's backstage area will be open tomorrow. We will check the access roads and car parks later today and keep you informed. The costume drop off on Sunday should be OK but the route to the dressing rooms may be changed so please watch this blog.
The good news is that Robin and Phil made it to Thornhill this morning so we have backcloths. They believe the lorry will be able to get there tomorrow so we'll have all our scenery.
We have contingency plans in place for most eventualities but your safety comes first.
The MacRobert's backstage area will be open tomorrow. We will check the access roads and car parks later today and keep you informed. The costume drop off on Sunday should be OK but the route to the dressing rooms may be changed so please watch this blog.
The good news is that Robin and Phil made it to Thornhill this morning so we have backcloths. They believe the lorry will be able to get there tomorrow so we'll have all our scenery.
We have contingency plans in place for most eventualities but your safety comes first.
Friday 2 March 2018
Weather Update 1330 hours 2/03/18
With crossed fingers I can say that today is a lot better and we are planning to go ahead with Saturday's rehearsal starting at the earlier time of 1pm for the main Gang (although Junior Gang can also come then if it's more convenient) and finishing at 6pm. Beechwood will be open from noon if you have to come earlier. The Junior Gang finishes at 3.30pm.
An email is being sent out to everyone by 2pm today detailing transport arrangements and also appealing for help with transport.
An email is being sent out to everyone by 2pm today detailing transport arrangements and also appealing for help with transport.
Thursday 1 March 2018
Weather Update 1450 hours 1/03/18
The weather is so bad that there is little hope of significant improvement by this evening so tonight's rehearsal (Thursday) is cancelled.
Saturday's rehearsal will start at 1pm to try to retrieve some of the lost time. The Junior Gang will still be needed from 2pm - 3.30pm but if a parent wishes to drop off a Brownie or Cub at 1pm because they are also bringing a main Gang member then this will be OK.
When arriving at Beechwood by car, the side road may be too snowy to approach the hall. We suggest you approach from the St Ninians direction so that children do not have to cross the main road. You can park on the main road and walk over to the hall which is on the right hand side of the houses and to the rear
Please continue to check this blog for any further updates regarding Saturday.
Saturday's rehearsal will start at 1pm to try to retrieve some of the lost time. The Junior Gang will still be needed from 2pm - 3.30pm but if a parent wishes to drop off a Brownie or Cub at 1pm because they are also bringing a main Gang member then this will be OK.
When arriving at Beechwood by car, the side road may be too snowy to approach the hall. We suggest you approach from the St Ninians direction so that children do not have to cross the main road. You can park on the main road and walk over to the hall which is on the right hand side of the houses and to the rear
Please continue to check this blog for any further updates regarding Saturday.
Monday 26 February 2018
Week Commencing Mon 26 February
The whole cast is needed for all of this weeks rehearsals which will be run throughs of the Show.
Tuesday and Thursday are from 7pm - 9pm in the Guide Hut. Saturday is from 2pm - 6pm in Beechwood Scout Centre. The Junior Gang should come on Saturday from 2pm - 3.30pm. A map for finding Beechwood has been emailed to all members.
Instructions have already been given out for bringing costumes to the theatre on Sunday and for next week's rehearsals and performances in the theatre.
It is extremely important that you arrive at the theatre at the times advised and that you are present for the full week from Monday to Saturday.
Should we experience bad weather please try to follow the guidelines which were also emailed to you last week.
Tuesday and Thursday are from 7pm - 9pm in the Guide Hut. Saturday is from 2pm - 6pm in Beechwood Scout Centre. The Junior Gang should come on Saturday from 2pm - 3.30pm. A map for finding Beechwood has been emailed to all members.
Instructions have already been given out for bringing costumes to the theatre on Sunday and for next week's rehearsals and performances in the theatre.
It is extremely important that you arrive at the theatre at the times advised and that you are present for the full week from Monday to Saturday.
Should we experience bad weather please try to follow the guidelines which were also emailed to you last week.
Monday 19 February 2018
Week commencing Monday 19 February
Great rehearsal yesterday; wonderful moves; well done Gang !
Tues 20 Feb (Guide Hut)
7 - 7.40pm Roman Woad 7 - 7.40pm Gnomes
7.40 - 8.20pm Stirling's Tale
8.20 - 9pm Stop Digging
Thurs 22 Feb (Guide Hut)
7 - 9pm Singing Finale
Sun 25 Feb
2 - 3.30pm Main & Junior Gangs : Around The World 2 - 3pm Noddy
3.30 - 6pm Leith (Final Setting) 4.30 - 6pm Oh, Yes It Is !
Tues 20 Feb (Guide Hut)
7 - 7.40pm Roman Woad 7 - 7.40pm Gnomes
7.40 - 8.20pm Stirling's Tale
8.20 - 9pm Stop Digging
Thurs 22 Feb (Guide Hut)
7 - 9pm Singing Finale
Sun 25 Feb
2 - 3.30pm Main & Junior Gangs : Around The World 2 - 3pm Noddy
3.30 - 6pm Leith (Final Setting) 4.30 - 6pm Oh, Yes It Is !
Monday 12 February 2018
Week Commencing Mon 12 February
Sunday 18 Feb
2 - 5.40pm Leith (setting) 2 - 3.30pm Pirates
5.40 - 6pm Wardrobe matters 4.30 - 6pm Prefinale (Oh, Yes It Is)
Don't forget to wear the costume you're supplying for Leith on Sunday.
Please Note
1. Changes to some songs will be given out at the start so bring your script
and have a pencil handy. The cuts are necessary because the Show is a
bit too long.
2. 3 leaflets will be handed out later on Sunday afternoon. These detail all
the arrangements for getting into the theatre and a lot of other associated
information.
Theatre Planning
Now is the time to think carefully about your participation in the Show so that you can have as much fun as possible.
Do you have to wear a radio mike in any number ? Remember this will reduce your time for changing costumes so plan accordingly.
Do you need to carry a Prop on stage or bring one off stage ? Don't forget !
Costumes
You will need a clothes hanger for each set of costumes. The hangers should be wooden or strong plastic - no wire hangers. Smaller items for a number (such as shoes, belts, etc.) should be placed in a plastic carrier and the handles looped over the hanger's hook. On Sunday 25 February we will show you how to label you hangers for ease of finding. Remember there are many hundreds of costume changes taking place each evening and it is important that none are mislaid.
2 - 5.40pm Leith (setting) 2 - 3.30pm Pirates
5.40 - 6pm Wardrobe matters 4.30 - 6pm Prefinale (Oh, Yes It Is)
Don't forget to wear the costume you're supplying for Leith on Sunday.
Please Note
1. Changes to some songs will be given out at the start so bring your script
and have a pencil handy. The cuts are necessary because the Show is a
bit too long.
2. 3 leaflets will be handed out later on Sunday afternoon. These detail all
the arrangements for getting into the theatre and a lot of other associated
information.
Theatre Planning
Now is the time to think carefully about your participation in the Show so that you can have as much fun as possible.
Do you have to wear a radio mike in any number ? Remember this will reduce your time for changing costumes so plan accordingly.
Do you need to carry a Prop on stage or bring one off stage ? Don't forget !
Costumes
You will need a clothes hanger for each set of costumes. The hangers should be wooden or strong plastic - no wire hangers. Smaller items for a number (such as shoes, belts, etc.) should be placed in a plastic carrier and the handles looped over the hanger's hook. On Sunday 25 February we will show you how to label you hangers for ease of finding. Remember there are many hundreds of costume changes taking place each evening and it is important that none are mislaid.
Wednesday 7 February 2018
Missing Cast
On Tuesday two persons missed important rehearsals. Each of the following now have only ONE rehearsal left :
Pirates
Gnomes
Noddy
Roman Woad
Stirling's Tale
Stop Digging.
We cannot complete these rehearsals without 100% turnout. Please look at your schedule and ensure you are present for any and all numbers you are in.
If the number cannot be completed satisfactorily because of absences then either the number will be dropped from the Show or the missing individual will be replaced in that number.
Pirates
Gnomes
Noddy
Roman Woad
Stirling's Tale
Stop Digging.
We cannot complete these rehearsals without 100% turnout. Please look at your schedule and ensure you are present for any and all numbers you are in.
If the number cannot be completed satisfactorily because of absences then either the number will be dropped from the Show or the missing individual will be replaced in that number.
Monday 5 February 2018
Week commencing Monday 5 February
Well what a lot everyone accomplished yesterday ! It was a long day but I hope everyone felt happy at the end that they had achieved a lot.
Tuesday 6 Feb (Guide Hut)
7 - 7.40pm Noddy
7.40 - 8.20pm Stop Digging
8.20 - 9pm Stirling's Tale
Please be early for your rehearsal as being even a few minutes late can affect the rehearsing.
There is no rehearsal on Sunday 11 February - enjoy your holiday.
We resume again on Sunday 18 February. Parents please note that lots of information on moving to the theatre will be handed out this week.
Tuesday 6 Feb (Guide Hut)
7 - 7.40pm Noddy
7.40 - 8.20pm Stop Digging
8.20 - 9pm Stirling's Tale
Please be early for your rehearsal as being even a few minutes late can affect the rehearsing.
There is no rehearsal on Sunday 11 February - enjoy your holiday.
We resume again on Sunday 18 February. Parents please note that lots of information on moving to the theatre will be handed out this week.
Monday 29 January 2018
Week Commencing Mon 29 Jan
There is a lot of information in this blog so please read it all carefully.
Wardrobe
Wardrobe
Next Sunday 4th Rosemary will see each cast member during the morning if you were unable to
attend the Fitting day. Please bring ALL the items of clothing you have been
asked to provide so that can be checked.
For all the cast there will be an opportunity towards the end of the
afternoon rehearsal to ask questions about costumes and / or items you have been
unable to provide.
Please check to see that you have all the costumes you need (except for
items for "In Memory" ) and let Rosemary know if you are short of anything.
Leith (advance notice)
Rosemary and Lindsay would like to see the costumes that you will wear for this number
so please wear them to the Leith rehearsal on Sunday 18 February
This week's Rehearsals
Tuesday 30 Jan (Guide Hut)
7 - 8pm Stop Digging & Gnomes
8 - 9pm Pre-Finale (Oh, Yes It Is)
Saturday 3 Feb
2 - 3.15pm Radio Mike Workshop at Queen Street Scout Hall for those listed as wearing
a radio mike unless you did one of these workshops in a previous year.
Sunday 4 Feb at Queen Street Scout Hall
10am Final Setting of In Memory
10am All production numbers will be revised so the whole cast should be present
N.B. The rehearsal of Noddy planned for 12 noon is cancelled as it is proceeding well.
Lunch at approx. 1pm with cup-a-soup provided. Bring sandwiches. Afterwards we will all walk down to the Church together.
Sunday 4 Feb At Viewfield Church Hall
2 - 3.30pm. Cubs & Brownies are inserted into the Opening + Gnomes
3. 30 - 5.40pm Leith (Singing) + Pirates + Roman Woad
5.40 - 6 Wardrobe Matters (Please be ready with any queries for Rosemary)
5.40 - 6.30 Prefinale : Oh, Yes It Is (Singing) (finishing at Scout Hall)
Sunday 28 January 2018
Sun 28 Jan
Don't forget all the changes to rehearsals listed for today.
The Pirate rehearsal is from 6 - 6.45pm. As it is in the Queen Street Scout Hall, this is where youngsters should be collected at the conclusion.
All other rehearsals today finish at Viewfield Church Hall at 6pm.
Next Saturday's Radio Mike Workshop is ONLY for those of the cast who will be wearing radio mikes and are listed on the Notice Board.
N.B. Please note that the Prefinale is our working name for the second last item of the Show and only has a cast of 4. During the time it is being performed the rest of the cast are changing into uniform for the Finale
The Pirate rehearsal is from 6 - 6.45pm. As it is in the Queen Street Scout Hall, this is where youngsters should be collected at the conclusion.
All other rehearsals today finish at Viewfield Church Hall at 6pm.
Next Saturday's Radio Mike Workshop is ONLY for those of the cast who will be wearing radio mikes and are listed on the Notice Board.
N.B. Please note that the Prefinale is our working name for the second last item of the Show and only has a cast of 4. During the time it is being performed the rest of the cast are changing into uniform for the Finale
Friday 26 January 2018
Correction
Sat 27 Jan should have Gnomes & Stop Digging both being rehearsed from 3.30pm - 4.30pm in Queen Street Scout Hall NOT Noddy which will of course be rehearsed on Sunday
Monday 22 January 2018
Week Commencing 22 January
Tuesday 23 Jan
7 - 7.40pm Roman Woad
7 - 9pm Pirates
7.40 - 8.20pm Stop Digging
8.20 - 9pm Stirling's Tale
Sat 27 Jan (Scout Hall)
2 - 3.30pm Revising The Opening & Around The World (hall open from 1.40pm)
3.30 - 5pm Noddy
4 - 5.30pm Junior Gang ONLY
Sun 28 Jan
1.45 - 2.15 In Memory (Singing) Note earlier start time
2.15 - 5pm In Memory (Setting)
3.30 - 5pm Noddy
5 - 6pm Finale (Singing)
5 - 6pm Pre-Finale
6 - 6.45pm Pirates (Singing)
7 - 7.40pm Roman Woad
7 - 9pm Pirates
7.40 - 8.20pm Stop Digging
8.20 - 9pm Stirling's Tale
Sat 27 Jan (Scout Hall)
2 - 3.30pm Revising The Opening & Around The World (hall open from 1.40pm)
3.30 - 5pm Noddy
4 - 5.30pm Junior Gang ONLY
Sun 28 Jan
1.45 - 2.15 In Memory (Singing) Note earlier start time
2.15 - 5pm In Memory (Setting)
3.30 - 5pm Noddy
5 - 6pm Finale (Singing)
5 - 6pm Pre-Finale
6 - 6.45pm Pirates (Singing)
Sunday 21 January 2018
Today REVISITED
The rehearsal is Cancelled. Thee forecast has changed from this morning and snow is now forecast to fall heavily until around 6pm. We'll let you know when we can reschedule this rehearsal but at the moment the rehearsals on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday are going ahead
Saturday 20 January 2018
Rehearsals & the Weather
emails have been sent to all members with information about today's (Saturday) and tomorrow's (Sunday) rehearsals. The Junior Gang and Main Gang rehearsals are going ahead although we will post on the Blog if this changes.
Please note the rehearsal time changes for Sunday which are listed in the Main Gang's email.
Please note the rehearsal time changes for Sunday which are listed in the Main Gang's email.
Thursday 18 January 2018
Extra Rehearsals
Please note there is an additional rehearsal for Noddy on Sunday.
Sunday 21 Jan 1.45 - 5.30pm In Memory (Singing & Setting)
4.15 - 5.30pm Noddy
5.30 - 6pm Wardrobe info
5.45 - 6.30pm Pirates (at Scout Hall where performers should be picked up at 6.30pm)
The rehearsals lost to us due to the bad weather last Tuesday are being rescheduled to Saturday 27 January. The Radio Mike Workshop is therefore postponed by a week.
Saturday 27 Jan in Queen Street Scout Hall
2 - 3.30pm Revise The Opening & Around The World
3.30 - 4.30pm Stop Digging
3.30 - 4.30pm Gnomes
4 - 5.30pm Junior Gang ONLY
Sunday 21 Jan 1.45 - 5.30pm In Memory (Singing & Setting)
4.15 - 5.30pm Noddy
5.30 - 6pm Wardrobe info
5.45 - 6.30pm Pirates (at Scout Hall where performers should be picked up at 6.30pm)
The rehearsals lost to us due to the bad weather last Tuesday are being rescheduled to Saturday 27 January. The Radio Mike Workshop is therefore postponed by a week.
Saturday 27 Jan in Queen Street Scout Hall
2 - 3.30pm Revise The Opening & Around The World
3.30 - 4.30pm Stop Digging
3.30 - 4.30pm Gnomes
4 - 5.30pm Junior Gang ONLY
Tuesday 16 January 2018
Weather Cancellation
The rehearsal tonight (Tuesday) is cancelled. Although most roads in and around Stirling are perfectly OK some of the side roads are not so good and for anyone who lives up a hill things could be difficult. We want you to be safe. We will let you know when replacement rehearsals are scheduled
Monday 15 January 2018
Week Commencing Mon. 15 Jan.
Tuesday 16 Jan
7 - 8.10pm Revise The Opening AND Around The World
8 - 9pm Gnomes
8.10 - 9pm Stop Digging
Sunday 21 Jan
1.45 - 5.30pm In Memory (Singing & Setting)
5.30 - 6pm Wardrobe info
5.45 - 6.30pm Pirates (at Scout Hall where performers should be picked up at 6.30pm)
Important
Snow has been forecast for 15/16 January. Please watch this space in case the conditions mean Tuesday's rehearsal has to be cancelled. Please assume it is taking place unless there is a post to say it is cancelled but your safety comes first.
7 - 8.10pm Revise The Opening AND Around The World
8 - 9pm Gnomes
8.10 - 9pm Stop Digging
Sunday 21 Jan
1.45 - 5.30pm In Memory (Singing & Setting)
5.30 - 6pm Wardrobe info
5.45 - 6.30pm Pirates (at Scout Hall where performers should be picked up at 6.30pm)
Important
Snow has been forecast for 15/16 January. Please watch this space in case the conditions mean Tuesday's rehearsal has to be cancelled. Please assume it is taking place unless there is a post to say it is cancelled but your safety comes first.
Monday 8 January 2018
Week Commencing Mon 8 Jan
Tuesday 8 January 7pm - 9pm Final Frontier (Revision)
Thursday 11 January
7pm - 9pm Back to the Fifties (Revision)
Saturday 13 January
Costume fitting session in Queen Street Scout Hall
This is for all the main cast. Please speak to Rosemary if you can't manage.
Please come at the appropriate time listed below :
9.30 am Guide numbers 1 - 24
11 am Guides 25 - 29, 50 and all female Scouts
1 pm female Leaders, female Explorer Scouts and Senior Section Guides
2.30 pm All males,(Scouts, Explorers, Leaders)
If you are in a sketch or have a character part in a number that is not listed on the costume form, don't worry as Rosemary will probably have your costume on Saturday or will be able to tell you when it will be ready.
There are still some costumes to be made so don't worry if you don't get them all but do speak to Rosemary who will give you guidance as above.
Sunday 14 January
2pm - 5pm Beauty (Final Setting)
4pm - 5pm Stirling's Tale
5pm- 6pm In Memory (Singing)
Thursday 11 January
7pm - 9pm Back to the Fifties (Revision)
Saturday 13 January
Costume fitting session in Queen Street Scout Hall
This is for all the main cast. Please speak to Rosemary if you can't manage.
Please come at the appropriate time listed below :
9.30 am Guide numbers 1 - 24
11 am Guides 25 - 29, 50 and all female Scouts
1 pm female Leaders, female Explorer Scouts and Senior Section Guides
2.30 pm All males,(Scouts, Explorers, Leaders)
If you are in a sketch or have a character part in a number that is not listed on the costume form, don't worry as Rosemary will probably have your costume on Saturday or will be able to tell you when it will be ready.
There are still some costumes to be made so don't worry if you don't get them all but do speak to Rosemary who will give you guidance as above.
Sunday 14 January
2pm - 5pm Beauty (Final Setting)
4pm - 5pm Stirling's Tale
5pm- 6pm In Memory (Singing)
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