2021

The 2021 Stirling Gang Show will take place during the week beginning Sunday 14 March 2021. This will be our Silver Jubilee production.   25 Gang Shows since our first in1986.

DVDs & Thank You

The DVDs will be distributed over the next few days, some by hand and some by post.  If you ordered more than one then they will come in separate envelopes.  Please let Scott know if yours hasn't arrived by Wed 6th Nov.

With the Disco over (and enjoyed by all, we hope) the 2019 Stirling Gang Show is now completely over.  Thank you to all who took part or helped behind the scenes.

It is some time before we will have dates for the 2021 Stirling Gang Show.  Despite asking in late August for a date, as in previous years, the MacRobert apparently cannot give us a date until December.  We hope that the Show will be in March 2021 but watch this blog for news.

We hope to make the 2021 production even bigger and better as we will be celebrating our Silver Jubilee Gang Show.  25 Shows since our first one in 1986.  

Don't forget to let Scott know your new address if you move home before autumn 2020.  Invitations to join the 2021 Stirling Gang Show will be sent to the address that we hold for you.

Cast Disco

This year's Disco is being held in Queen Street Scout Hall on Saturday 26 October.  Both Main and Junior Gangs can attend but no guests, please.  It lasts from 7pm until 10.30pm.  Cubs and Brownies should leave by 9.30pm.

Orders for a DVD of the Show can be given at the Disco, price £7 each.  Cash with order, please.  Delivery expected in mid to late November.  Watch our Facebook page for the delivery date.

40 copies of all our photos on a flash drive will also be available for purchase, price £4

Week Commencing Sun 29 Sept

Sun 29 Sept Deliver costumes to the theatre between 4pm and 5pm.  No rehearsal

Mon 30 Sept
Technical Rehearsal for entire cast.  Arrive between 5.30pm and 5.45pm.  Check in first with the Registrar BEFORE you go to your Dressing room.   Junior Gang finished around 8.30pm.  Main Gang finished at 9.30pm.

Tues 1 Oct
Full Dress Rehearsal.   Check in with Registrar between 6.30pm and 6.45pm before you go to your Dressing room.   Junior Gang finished around 8.30pm.  Main Gang finished at 10pm.

Remainder of week
As Tuesday except that on Saturday the Junior Gang will also finish at 10pm

Week Commencing Mon 23 Sept

⧫⧫Would everyone please check all your costumes for every number you are in, including those you are supplying yourself.  If anything is missing please contact Rosemary asap.

If you still haven't returned costumes for the "old" Opening which was the circus version of The Greatest Showman, would you please bring them back on Tuesday.  If you haven't got the replacement costume, what are you planning to wear ?

Tues 24 Sept - Guide Hut
7 - 9pm  Run through every item in the first half in the correct order (except for Brownies  Cubs)

Thurs 26 Sept - Guide Hut
7 - 9pm  Run through every item in the second half in the correct order

Sat 28 Sept - Beechwood
2 - 6pm  Run the complete Show (including Cubs & Brownies until 3.30pm)
This is at Beechwood Scout Centre, situated behind a row of houses facing the main road at the town end of Beechwood Park, St Ninians Road.  A map will be emailed to everyone this week.

Sun 29 Sept
Deliver costumes to the theatre in accordance with instructions printed on pink and orange sheets which cast have been reminded on several occasions to pick up from the Registrar's table

Please note that tickets can now only be purchased from the MacRobert Box Office


Costumes
 

Item	Costumes
Opening	Workmen Hospital workers / waiters / typists Others - costumes as issued Dancers (6) - strip off skirts: tops to be agreed	Workmen - heavy shoes/ boots ALL others - smart dark shoes   Dancers - black leggings
Pieces	50s / 60’s style clothes: some dressed as children, some as adults	Girls - white ankle socks Housewives / women : skin colour tights Boys - shorts / shorts and grey socks Men - trousers / shirts ALL - dark outdoor shoes
Showman	Males - red trousers / white school shirt / gold bow tie / black braces Females - red skirts with white, green or black gipsy blouse	ALL - black / dark shoes Males - white socks Females - EITHER flesh coloured tights OR white ankle socks
Skool again!	School uniform - white long sleeved shirt with skirt or trousers Teachers - gowns and smart clothes	School tie issued to all (except teachers) ALL - Dark shoes
GaGa	Black loose / comfy trousers or leggings  White t-shirt with GaGa logo (Black or white or b&w shoes)	Everyone to design their own logo for t-shirt: e-mail to Rosemary for approval before putting on t-shirt
Behind bars	Grey joggers Dark shoes - easy to dance in	Pale green / blue / lilac t-shirts issued to all. Vertical black arrows to be added
Dancing again	White skirt or trousers White t-shirt and silver waistcoat issued to all. Pink or turquoise belts being made	ALL - black / dark shoes Males - white socks Females - EITHER flesh coloured tights OR white ankle socks
Finale	GUIDES - black or navy skirt with uniform top	Smart dark shoes / black leggings or tights
	SCOUTS - kilt /kilt skirt and uniform top	Males: Lovat green socks Females: Flesh coloured tights (if a problem please speak to Rosemary)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week Commencing 16 September

Please note everything below as there have been some changes since this was first posted on Sunday evening

Good rehearsal yesterday but some members need to learn their words.  It also didn't help the rehearsal when some members disappeared early!   Look at the videos to remind yourselves of the moves for each number.

Pink and orange sheets were available for collection yesterday.  These contain important information about costumes and about getting to and from the theatre.  Please ensure you have your copies and follow the instructions.

Have you got your woggle and necker ?   They will not be available after 28 September!

Tues 17 Sept
7 - 8pm   Three Musketeers and Ice Fishing
8 - 9pm    Mr Hoo's Restaurant and The Midges

Thurs 19 Sept
7 - 9pm   Finale  (All cast)

Sun 22 Sept   (This is a Compulsory Rehearsal)
2 - 3pm  Completely reset Showman (now item 6) as a much more static number
               Songs Come Alive and Rewrite the Stars are dropped from this item.
3 - 4.30pm  Revise Skool Rules and also rehearse Brownies & Cubs in this number and the Finale.
4.30 - 6pm   Revise ALL other production numbers

Don't forget the guidance you were given on Sunday about how to prepare and hang your costumes.

Week commencing 9 September

The Gang worked very hard yesterday and the result was fantastic!

Tues 10 Sept :   7 - 8pm   Ice Fishing & Three Musketeers
                          8 - 9pm   Mr Hoo's Restaurant & Historical Band

Sun 15 Sept :    2 - 3pm   (see note below)  Dancing Again (Final Setting)
                                                                                                           & Pre-Finale **
                         3 - 4pm   The Opening
                         4 - 6pm Skool Rules !

** the PreFinale (Stagecoach) has been moved to an earlier time

Green sheets were distributed yesterday with news and information about the theatre.  If you did not get a copy they will be available on Sunday.

Please Note   1.  Dancing Again has been shortened to an hour on Sunday as it was virtually finished yesterday.  Anyone who was absent on 8th Sept. will find it hard work, although not impossible, to catch up.  If you have missed 2 rehearsals it will not be possible to catch up.

Please Note  2.  The Opening will be revised for an hour on Sunday to freshen it up.  Please try to attend if you are in this number.

We are not far off finishing rehearsals so it is very important that you attend all your remaining rehearsals.

Week Commencing 2 September

The only rehearsals this week are on Sunday

Sun 8 Sept
2 - 6pm   Dancing Again  (Setting)
2 - 3.30pm   Prefinale   (Stagecoach)


Don't forget to get your tickets soon as our Box Office closes on 22 September

Week commencing 26 August

Tues 27 August
7 - 8pm   Mr Hoo's Restaurant & Historical Band
8 - 9pm  Three Musketeers & The Midges

Revised video of Totally GaGa should be online by Tuesday or Wednesday

Thurs 29 August
7 - 9pm  Totally GaGa (Final Setting)

Sat 31 Aug
2 - 3.15pm   Radio Mike Workshop (for those who will use radio mikes)
4 - 5.30pm   Brownies & Cubs

Sun 1 Sept
2 - 6pm Dancing Again (singing & setting)

Singing in the Shopping Centre on Saturday 7 September is cancelled as not enough of the Gang could manage to attend.

Don't forget
Please note that on Sunday 1 Sept. the bridge over the river at the foot of Union Street will be closed for those travelling towards Stirling.  This affects Bridge of Allan, Cornton & Causewayhead.  The diversion is via the eastern bypass to Kerse Road or via the motorway for those coming from Dunblane.

Week Commencing 19 August

Someone left a mobile after Sunday's rehearsal.  I'll bring it on Tuesday.

Tuesday 20 August (Guide Hut)
7 - 9pm   Setting Totally GaGa
7 - 8pm Ice Fishing

Sunday 25 August
2 - 6pm  Setting Totally GaGa

With only 6 weeks of rehearsals left, it is important that you are present for all your rehearsals.

IMPORTANT
1. Going GaGa has some very complicated dance moves which the cast coped well with on Tuesday night.  However it is important that everyone who wants to be in this number attends Sunday's rehearsal as well as the Final Setting on Thursday 29th. If you missed Tuesday and will miss this Sunday you will not be able to pick up the dancing on Thursday.

2. The initial dance moves were videoed and we hope to have them on the website by Wednesday night - Thursday at the latest.

3. Skool Rules! will have to be re-rehearsed as it did not go well when it was run last Sunday.  A new rehearsal date has been arranged which has meant a few other changes to accommodate it.  A new rehearsal schedule will be emailed to everyone on Wednesday and a paper copy (Yellow) will be available on Sunday

Advance Notice
Please note that on Sunday 1 Sept. the bridge over the river at the foot of Union Street will be closed for those travelling towards Stirling.  This affects Bridge of Allan, Cornton & Causewayhead.  The diversion is via the eastern bypass to Kerse Road or via the motorway for those coming from Dunblane.

Week Commencing Sunday 18 August

Hope you have all had a good summer - and it's not over yet

Sun 18 Aug
2 - 4pm  Revise Making a Living; Pieces; Behind Bars.  (not necessarily in that order)
4 - 5pm  Totally GaGa  (singing)
4 - 5pm  Latecomers  (setting)
5 - 6pm  Finale  (singing)
6 - 6.30pm Stagecoach (Prefinale)  (singing)

Tues 20 Aug (Guide Hut)
7- 9pm  Totally GaGa  (setting)
7 - 8pm  Ice Fishing

Don't Forget
There is a Radio Mike Workshop in Queen Street Scout Hall on Sat 31 August from 2 - 3.15pm.  This is for anyone who will be using a radio mike.  A list is displayed on the notice board on Sundays.  If you have been to a previous Radio Mike Workshop you don't need to attend this one.

FINAL COSTUME SESSIONS

These are being held in Queen Street Scout Hall on Wednesday July 31st and Tuesday August 6th, from 5p.m to 7.30p.m.  You should have received an email if you have not yet attended a costume fitting session.  You must respond to it to advise which of these sessions you will attend.  This helps the Wardrobe Manager to have things ready for you.

If you have not yet attended a session (the first one was on 15 June) you must go to one of these.   Please contact Rosemary as soon as possible if you are unavailable on these dates but remember - time is running out and Rosemary has many other tasks to carry out.

COSTUME FITTINGS

If you have not yet managed to one of the arranged costume fittings can you please contact Rosemary as soon as possible.

I'm sure you will appreciate just how much work goes into the preparation of the hundreds of costume that are needed.  All the work is done by volunteers and your input is also needed.  There are always some costumes to be finished off in the last few weeks so there is very little time to deal with individuals who have not managed to the arranged fittings.

Summer 2019

Enjoy your summer holidays.  Try to find a few spare minutes occasionally to practice the songs and view the videos.

Don't forget our first rehearsal is before school restarts in August.  It is on Sunday 18 August.  Teachers go back the next day but most pupils don't start until the Wednesday.

We'll remind you of the relevant rehearsal info much nearer the time. 

w/c Mon 10 June

Tuesday 11 June at Guide Hut
7pm - 8pm Ice Fishing
8pm - 9pm Pre-Finale (words only)
You should only come if you are in the above numbers

Saturday 15 June at Queen Street Scout Hall
Details are available in last week's blog.  Please check it.

Sunday 16 June
2p - 4.30pm All production numbers that have already been in rehearsal
4.30pm - 6pm  Going GaGa  (Singing)


We hope that everyone has an enjoyable summer.  Rehearsals resume on Sunday 18 August.  Please keep your eye on this Blog for more information in August.

w/c Mon 3 June

Tues 4 June
7pm - 9pm   School Again (Skool Rules)  Setting
7pm - 8pm   The Midges

All the above are in the Guide Hut, Glebe Avenue.
Any further orders for Hoodies, etc will be collected in by Rosemary.  This is the last opportunity for orders.

Sat 8 June
JUNIOR GANG ONLY   4 pm - 5.30 pm

Sun 9 June
2pm - 6pm   Final Setting of School Again (Skool Rules)

The costume fitting day is on Saturday June 15^th  in the Scout Hall at the top of Queen Street.

 

9.30     All guides      

 

11:15   All female scouts 

 

1:00     Female leaders and female Explorers / Senior section

 

2:30     All males – scouts / explorers and leaders

 

It is important that you keep to this schedule as it will make things easier for you and for the wardrobe team.

If you cannot manage the time given to you, please swap with someone else, and let me know.

  

You will need to bring all the costumes you have been asked to provide so these can be checked by the wardrobe team. You will also need to try on everything that is issued to you from the store. This will take between 60 - 90 minutes. 

 

Any problems, please contact me before the 15^th so I can get things sorted out as soon as possible.  Thank you

 Rosemaryfk7@gmail.com

w/c Mon 27 May

Tuesday 28 May
This rehearsal is ONLY for people in the following items
7 - 8pm   Historical Band and Three Musketeers
8 - 9pm   Latecomers and Mr Hoo's Restaurant

This takes place in the Guide Hut in Glebe Avenue (near the Albert Hall)

Sunday 2 June
Please note early start
1.30 - 3.30pm  School Again (singing)
3.30 - 6pm    The Opening   (Final Setting)

Sun 26 May (Today)

Because of very late notification of a church event today's Photocall and Rehearsal has had to be moved to the Queen Street Scout Hall.

w/c Mon 20 May

Congratulations to Catriona who had a baby boy yesterday (Sunday) afternoon.

Remember that yesterday was the Final Setting of Behind Bars.  If you weren't present for at least some of the rehearsal time then you're not in that item.

Saturday 25 May - Junior Gang
Experience Day for the Junior Gang : 4pm - 5.30pm in Queen Street Scout Hall.  This is open to all Brownies and Cub Scouts and also to any Rainbows or Beavers who will have moved up to Brownies and Cub Scouts by 21 September.  Please let us know at the end of the afternoon if you wish to join the Junior Gang.   Rehearsals start on Saturday 1 June and continue until 15 June and then restart on 24 August.

Sunday 26 May - Main Gang
1.30pm in uniform for Cast Photos  You can change afterwards if you wish
2pm - 6pm The Opening (Setting)

Sunday 19 May

Once again the Gang has made great progress in learning an item.  Behind Bars is almost finished.  Because of that we will shorten its rehearsal time on Sunday.  It will run until 4pm.  If you are at camp please try to be at the rehearsal by 3pm at the latest.  Rehearsals for 2 front tab singing numbers, which do not need the full cast, have been brought forward.  Please note the timings below.

2pm - 4pm   Behind Bars (Final Setting)
4pm - 5pm   Latecomers
5pm - 6pm   The Midges

Music has been emailed for The Opening, Pieces, Making A Living and Behind Bars.  If you haven't got any of it please email Scott.

Music for Historical Band, The Midges and Latecomers has been sent out only to those in these individual items.  Again please email Scott if you haven't got it.

Advance Notice :   Sunday 26 May, 1.30pm in uniform for the Photocall

Sunday 12 May

Another great rehearsal yesterday.  Well done Gang !

From this Sunday we are working to Version 2 of the Rehearsal Schedule (blue paper if you collected a copy yesterday).

All at Church Hall
2 - 4pm The Opening (Singing)
4 - 6pm  Behind Bars (Setting)
6 - 6.30pm The Midges (Singing)   NOTE that this is a change of venue and time for this item

Sunday 5 May

2m - 4.30pm   Singing Behind Bars.  This session may finish a little early if the songs are learned quickly.  In this case we'll move straight on to Behind Bars setting.

4.30pm - 6pm Setting Behind Bars

6pm - 6.30pm  Learning song for Latecomers.  Please note this is a slightly earlier rehearsal time and the venue has changed to the church hall.

A revised schedule of rehearsals has been emailed to everyone.  It takes effect from Sunday 12 May. Changes are noted in a different font : New Times Roman Italic.  Blue paper copies are available at rehearsals.

Tickets will be on sale on Sunday at 1.45pm at the church hall and every subsequent Sunday at the same time.  They are also on sale at the MacRobert from Monday 6 May.

Next Rehearsal - Saturday 27 April

There is no rehearsal on Easter Sunday

Because the Marathon has made much of the Stirling area inaccessible on Sunday 28 April the rehearsal has had to be moved to Saturday 27 April and the venue changed to Queen Street Scout Hall.

Please note there is also a change to the items being rehearsed.   Because we made such good progress with Pieces on Sun 14th we will not need so much time on Sun 27th for its rehearsal.  This item should therefore finish around 3.45pm. 

This gives us a chance to run Making a Living a few times to fix it in everyone's memories.  Would the cast for Making a Living therefore please come at 3.45pm for this additional session.  If it goes well we should finish around 5pm although it is difficult to be exact until we see how well it has been remembered.

Sunday 14 April

A very good rehearsal yesterday as we finished the Final setting of Making a Living.  We'll be in touch soon with instructions on how to access the video once we have put it online. Our thanks to Rachel for her excellent work.

Our next rehearsal is on Sunday 14 April in Viewfield Church Hall as follows :
2 - 3.30pm  Pieces (Singing)
3.30 - 6pm Pieces (Setting)
6 - 6.30pm Historical Band (Singing)

The last item is a change to the schedule from 28 April caused by the Stirling Marathon and will be held at the Church Hall.

Please note that, as we move into the camping season, we hope that members will do their best to get away from camps around lunchtime on Sundays in order to make it to rehearsal.  We don't mind our members smelling of wood smoke!

Sunday 24 March

Rehearsals for Sunday are as follows
2 - 3pm   Learning the songs for Pieces
3 - 6pm  Final setting of Making a Living.  You must attend to be in this number

If you are only in one of these numbers you only need to come for that rehearsal

There is always some work for the Show going on in the background.  The scenery store at Thornhill is being spring cleaned ready to start making the first items needed for this year's Show.  Similarly, costume planning is now underway with a lot to be made or altered between now and the costume day in June.

Sun 17 March

Good turnout for the casting rehearsal.  Sheets will be sent by email later this week showing the parts each person is in.  If you are not available for a particular part or number please let Scott know as soon as possible.  Printed sheets will be available on Sunday but please only take the one that contains your name.

This Sunday's rehearsal sees us setting Making a Living all afternoon.  We will finish at the normal time of 6pm

Sunday 10 March

This week the rehearsal is in Queen Street Scout Hall

The whole cast should be present from 2pm - 3.30pm for Making a Living (Singing)

Casting for speaking parts and for singing parts last from 3.30pm - 6pm.  Individuals may finish earlier.  Depending on numbers, some people may have to wait a while for their turn so you may wish to bring a book.   Can we remind you that Membership Forms and Fees must have been handed in before Casting for individuals to be considered for a part.

Everyone will be emailed a copy of the casting sheet sometime after 10 March.  This will show you which numbers you are in and which specific part you have gained if you have ben chosen.  We will answer any queries on Sunday 17th when we will also have hard copies of the sheets.

Those of the older members of the cast who have chosen to do a reduced number of items must email Scott before Sunday with details.

Sunday 3 March

The first rehearsal is on Sunday 3 March in Viewfield Church Hall, Irvine Place, Stirling.  You should arrive at 1.45pm sharp as it will take some time to enrol everyone.  We want to get started as near as possible to 2pm as there is a lot to do.   Don't forget to bring your Membership Form and Membership Fee.

We will start by welcoming everyone and then we'll look at the programme and explain the casting arrangements for the following Sunday.  We will then start to learn the music for "Making a Living".  This item will have 4 songs - Manic Monday; 9 to 5; If I Had Money to Burn; Money Makes the World Go Round.

Following the music we will have a Meeting with parents and cast members from 4.30 - 6pm.  This is to help everyone understand the commitment, to see what help we need and to answer any questions.

There will be a Tuck Shop for the cast during the afternoon.

Returning 2018 Members

If you haven't let Scott know whether or not you are returning for the 2019 Show please do so urgently.  We need to know in advance.  scottpark.stg@btinternet.com

Welcome to Stirling Gang Show 2019

Letters have now been sent to all the 2018 Gang inviting them to return for the 2019 Stirling Gang Show.  Whilst school work must always come first we hope that as many as possible will return for the Show.  The programme has been chosen and looks exciting.  Songs old and new are in the mix.   Production numbers will include songs from The Greatest Showman and ABBA and smaller numbers will revisit the effect Midges have on us all and a bit of cod history.   Sketches include one about The Musketeers.

Experience Days have been introduced to replace auditions and we hope that existing Gang members will encourage as many of their friends as possible to come along to Queen Street Scout Hall on Sundays 17 and 24 February (2pm - 3.30pm).  Everyone who comes along will be invited to join if they wish.