2pm, Sunday 6 November in Queen Street Scout Hall. That's the venue for seeing the DVD of the National Gang Show that was held in London in July. Our own Mia, Paul and Lee were our representatives in this tremendous Show. Don't miss seeing Paul do the splits in one number!
If you are coming please let Scott know so that he can put out enough chairs for everyone and have some interval treats available.
Our 2023 will take place in the Macrobert Arts Centre in the week commencing 25 September 2023
We are changing our age ranges to encourage more youngsters to take part
The Main Gang is open to everyone who will be aged at least 9 years 6months on Saturday 23 September 2023.
The Junior Gang will be open to everyone who is aged at least 7 years on Saturday 23 September 2023. We will be flexible with the upper age limit if anyone would rather be in the Junior Gang rather than the Main Gang.
From 10am - 4.30pm at Invertrossachs Scout Activity Centre. This is for the Main and Junior Gangs. You need to register in advance for catering purposes. Wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather on the day. Don't forget, if you are taking part in water activities, you are advised to bring a change of clothing for each water-based activity and one or more towels.
We are very grateful to Stirling & Bridge of Allan Round Table for a grant they have made towards the costs of our recent Gang Show.
Well, what a week that was ! You were all fabulous. Reports are coming in from everywhere by post, email and twitter of how much everyone in the audience enjoyed your performances.
Have a good rest, you've earned it. Coming in April is our Activity Day for all members on the 23rd. If you haven't been to Invertrossachs before we think you'll have a great time no matter what the weather is like. When you arrive you must book slots for the various water-based activities as the numbers are limited on each session. For the rest of the activities you just wander round and participate in any and all that you fancy.
You will probably get a little wet on the water activity and, depending on the weather, get a bit muddy so be sure and bring a towel and some changes of clothing. You may also need a spare pair of trainers or similar.
Orders for DVDs and for the picture memory stick can be handed in on the day. The sticks will be given to you that day.
As you've been such a great Gang we hope you will all join us again for the 2023 Stirling Gang Show with rehearsals probably starting in around 12 months time. We will place items of interest from time to time on this Blog and on our Facebook page
At last it's Gang Show Week! Well done to every Gang Member. After all the months of rehearsing enjoy this week. You're a great Gang and have achieved a tremendous amount despite the difficulties caused by COVID.
Monday : Arrive between 5.30 and 5.45pm. Junior Gang finishes 8.15pm; Main Gang finishes 9.30pm
Rest of week : Arrive between 6.30 - 6.45pm. Junior Gang finishes 8.40pm; Main Gang finishes 10pm
Any cast who want to go to the Activity Day on Sat. 23 April should let us know this week by returning the form. This will help us to arrange the catering.
Attendance at the following rehearsals is a must (unless you are isolating)
If you have to contact us during theatre week because you have to isolate please contact Registrar Fiona Robertson. Do not email or phone Scott Park as he will almost certainly not get your message. Please try to advise us if you have to isolate before 6pm to allow us time to find a replacement.
Tuesday 8 March (Guide Hut)
7 - 9pm Run through of second half and part of first half
Saturday 12 March (Beechwood Scout Hall)
1.15pm American Names (including walk-on parts)
2 - 4pm Junior Gang
2 - 6pm Main Gang
Sunday 13 March
No rehearsal
4 - 5pm Deliver costumes to theatre
14 - 19 March
In the theatre - please follow issued instructions
Back stage passes are being distributed to helpers at the moment. If you don't receive yours before we go to the theatre it will be waiting at the stage door (off the restaurant).
Correction
On the blue sheet the finish time in the theatre on Monday is 9.30pm
Tuesday 1 March (Guide Hut)
7 - 8pm Statues & Pharaoh Story
8 - 9pm American Names & The Future
Thursday 3 March (Guide Hut)
7 - 8pm ThriftyJet
8 - 9pm Guten Tag
Saturday 5 March (Junior Gang)
4 - 5.30pm Rehearsal
Sunday 6 March (Viewfield)
2 - 4pm Finale for everyone
4pm - 4.30pm Wardrobe
4.30 - 6pm Run through of 1st half (everyone)
Please note that our Box Office will be at our rehearsal on Sunday 27 Feb and will then close. After that tickets will have to be bought from the Macrobert Box Office at the full price.
Tuesday 22 February
7 - 8pm Pharaoh Story & Statues
8 - 9pm American Names & Funny Farm
Sunday 27 February
2 - 4.30pm The Opening & I Got Rhythm. It is important that you are there for these numbers to help fit the Brownies & Cubs in
4.30 - 6pm Re-rehearsal of I Got Rhythm with the Producer
JUNIOR GANG
Saturday 26 February (Queen Street Scout Hall)
4 - 5.30pm Rehearsal
Sunday 27 February (Viewfield Church Hall, Irvine Place)
2 - 4.30 pm Rehearsing with the Main Gang. You must be present at this rehearsal to take part in The Opening and I Got Rhythm as they will not be rehearsed again. There will be a small Tuck Shop open at the break.
Sunday 20 November (Viewfield)
2 - 6pm Dance (Final Setting) Note the final setting; you must attend to be in this item. Please advise in advance if you are isolating due to Covid.
This week has only one rehearsal. There is no rehearsal on Saturday 12 February or Sunday 13 February
Tues. 8 Feb (Guide Hut)
7 - 8pm ThriftyJet
Please note the following rehearsal changes that were announced on Sunday to accommodate an extra rehearsal of I Got Rhythm with the producer present.
Sun. 27 Feb.
2 - 4.30pm Inserting Cubs & Brownies into The Opening and I Got Rhythm. (Whole cast of these numbers are needed)
4.30 - 6pm I Got Rhythm
Tues. 1 March (Guide Hut)
N. B. This is in addition to the 3 items already listed in the schedule.
8 - 9pm The Future
Details of the Gang's Activity Day on 23 April were available. Have you got yours?. There are a lot of activities to choose from and , remember, you don't have to try them all. It's a Pick & Mix Day !
There is a lot of information in the post. Please take time to read it carefully.
Tuesday 1st February
Please wear your
Heroes top to the rehearsal so it can be checked.
Wardrobe
matters session - before next Sunday please check all the
costumes that were issued and everything that you were asked to provide or said
you would provide. Some items were left behind at the costume fitting session
and no-one has claimed them. If possible let Rosemary know before Sunday if
anything is missing (rosemaryfk7@gmail.com)
On Sunday at 4.00
Rosemary will go through each number and check that everyone has everything
they need for each number.
Rehearsals
Tuesday 1st Feb (Guide Hut)
7pm - 8.30pm We will run through Heroes and I Got Rhythm
Thursday 3rd Feb (Guide Hut)
7pm - 8.30pm We will run through Moonstone and I Love Paris
Saturday 5th Feb (Queen Street Scout Hall)
2pm - 3.15pm Audio Workshop for all who will be wearing Radio Mikes. An email will go out to everyone to remind them. There is no alternative date for this.
Saturday 5th Feb (Queen Street Scout Hall)
4pm - 5.30pm Junior Gang
Sunday 6 Feb (Viewfield Church Hall)
2 - 4pm Finale for everyone (singing) 2 - 3pm The Future
4 - 4.30pm Wardrobe Matters for everyone (see above)
4.30 - 5.30pm Funny Farm 4.30 - 5.30pm Guten Tag
Please make sure you learn all your song lyrics and sketch words
Dancing
The dance steps you learned on Sunday should be on our website in a day or two. Please practice them at home so that the next time we rehearse this number you will know what you are doing.
Please remember that the information about the week ahead's rehearsals is not meant to replace the description in your Rehearsal Schedule unless it says that the information has changed or is new.
Isolating ?
If you have to isolate because of COVID please remember to let us know. Can you also let us know if your isolation is continuing to other rehearsals as, of course, we don't know when your test will show negative.
Tuesday 24 January (Guide Hut)
7 - 8pm ThriftyJet and Statues
8 - 9pm American Names and Pharaoh Story
Saturday 29 January (Scout Hall)
4 - 5.30pm Junior Gang
Sunday 30 January (Viewfield)
This is the start of the revised (pink) schedule that was emailed recently to you and which was available for collection at the Registrar's table last Sunday.
2 - 3.45pm Dance (singing)
4 - 6pm Dance (Setting)
N. B. Would all cast who have parts in sketches and/or small music numbers please make sure they learn the words before the next rehearsal of your number.
An email will be sent out to all main Gang members in the next day or two with a new rehearsal schedule commencing from Sunday 30 January. There will be 4 changes
This week's rehearsals are
Tuesday 18 January (Guide Hut)
7 - 8.30pm The Opening (Please note earlier finish time)
Saturday 22 January
4 - 5.30pm Junior Gang
Sunday 23 January
2 - 6pm All At Sea (There is a possibility that this rehearsal will finish early as the Gang is picking up instructions quicker than expected. Please bring a phone if you need a lift home)
Yesterday's revision of numbers went much better than expected. Well done everyone ! You've really become an outstanding Gang and have demonstrated a lot of skills. Can I ask that you do spend some time looking at the video of The Opening and practice the movements. The extra rehearsal on Tuesday 18 January for The Opening is confirmed. It will last from 7pm - 8.30pm in the Guide Hut
The video of Paris should be online later this week. If you are not sure how to access the videos please email Scott.
Tuesday 11 January Guide Hut
7 - 8pm ThriftyJet
Saturday 15 January Queen Street Scout Hall
Costume call for Main Gang at times advised
4pm - 5.30pm Junior Gang
Sunday 16 January Viewfield
2 - 4.30pm All At Sea (Setting)
4.30 - 5pm Wardrobe Matters (Everyone)
5 - 6pm The Future (also referred to as Prefinale) (Small group singing)
A Happy New Year !
Before coming to a rehearsal if possible can you please take a Lateral Flow Test (if you can get one !)
When you arrive at any Rehearsal EVERYONE must use the Hand Sanitiser
Keep monitoring this Blog in case there are any last minute changes or cancellations
There are some necessary changes to rehearsals of the Dance number as the producer cannot manage on 6 February. This has also changed the timing of one or two other rehearsals. Please write these changes into your rehearsal schedule (and diaries) now.
Sunday 6 Feb Viewfield Church Hall Scout Hall (meet at Church Hall)
2 - 4pm Finale (Singing) 2 - 3pm Prefinale (Setting)
4pm - 4.30pm Wardrobe Matters (Everyone)
4.30 - 5.30pm Funny Farm (Setting) 4.30 - 5.30pm Guten Tag (Setting)
Sunday 20 Feb Viewfield Church Hall
2 - 6pm Dance (Final Setting)
Week Commencing Sunday 9 January
Sun 9 Jan : 1.30pm PHOTOCALL - For whole Gang - everyone in uniform please
2 - 4pm Revising I Love Paris, The Opening & Moonstone (In that order) There is no
timescale for each number although we’ll aim for around 40 minutes each.
4 - 6pm All At Sea (Singing)
Tues 11 Jan : 7 - 8pm ThriftyJet (Guide Hut)
Sat 15 Jan : COSTUME CALL please see details on the sheet you may have been given or look at the Blog for w/c 13 December
Sat 15 Jan : 4 - 5.30pm Junior Gang A Photo will be taken at the start of this rehearsal for the programme so please come in uniform
Sun 16 Jan : 2 - 4.30pm All At Sea (Setting)
4.30 - 5pm Wardrobe Matters (Everyone)
5 - 6pm The Future (Prefinale) (Singing)
