Get Involved & Join the Gang!
Gang Show is open to all Scouts and Girlguides from the Wellingborough District who are 7 years old or over on 31st December 2023.
If you would like to take part, speak to one of your leaders or email us @ gangshow@wellingboroughscouts.co.uk for more information.
All members who participate join "The Gang" and are split into our "Mini Gang" and "Main Gang" dependant on their age.
Mini Gang
Our Mini Gang includes members from Beavers, Cubs and Brownies.
Main Gang
Our Main Gang includes members from Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Network, Rangers and Young Leaders.
....but what is a Gang Show?
Gang Show is a kind of variety show, based on the original idea of the late Ralph Reader CBE. Taking place all over the world Gang Show is an activity to bring the young people together in a large-scale activity.
Wellingborough Gang Show is run by Wellingborough District Scouts, inviting along to join them, Girlguiding East Northamptonshire Division and Nene Valley District Scouts. The Wellingborough Gang Show has evolved over time and is now in its 43rd year. Following a couple of years break due to Covid 19 we returned in 2023 and for the first time invited our older Beavers to join us. This is something we have continued this year encouraging Beavers (must be 7 on 31st December 2023), Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and Young Leaders to come and share in the experience.
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the young people on stage at the Castle Theatre with a smile on their face, dressed in sparkling costumes entertaining their families, friends and the local community. Although, being involved in the Gang Show is a lot of hard work and commitment.
We endeavour to have a lot of fun along the way, but we do need the young people to put in time to listen to music and learn words and moves to be able to create a stage worthy performance. To do this we also need the support and commitment from you their parents and carers.
Rehearsals
Young people taking part in Gang Show are expected to turn up for rehearsals on a Sunday afternoon (full dates and venues listed in the "Gang Members" area) where they should wear casual comfortable clothing and footwear. Uniform is not required at rehearsals but will be required for the show week and photographs.
Please send your young person with a drink. Water and squash will be available free of charge for the topping up of bottles. We also run a tuckshop, with any profits going towards the Gang Show itself. Young people can bring a small amount of money if you should choose, this is not mandatory.
Your young person may be invited to attend some Thursday evening rehearsals at Dale End Scout Hut depending on their role in the show.
Venues
The Google Maps links below will give you directions to the Venue. The what3words links below will give you EXACT location (within 2 metres) of the venue entrances we will be using.
| Venue | Address | Purpose | what3words | Google Maps | Directions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Glamis Hall | Goldsmith Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3RU | Main Rehearsal Space | /// | /// client.next.plans | Directions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goldsmith Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3RU | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| St Barnabas Chuch Hall | College Street, Wellingborough, NN8 3HF | Backup Rehearsal Space | /// | /// admit.calm.talent | Directions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College Street, Wellingborough, NN8 3HF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dale End Scout Hut | Croyland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2FF | Thursday Rehearsal Space | /// | /// gangs.deal.skills | Directions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Croyland Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2FF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Castle Theatre - Stage Entrance | 10 Castle Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1XA | Theatre Complex | /// | /// email.entire.smiles | Directions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 Castle Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1XA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Safeguarding
Safeguarding of all young people and adults involved in the show is paramount, just as within any other Scouting and Girlguiding activity or event. All adults involved with the show must have completed, safeguarding and safety training as well as hold a current DBS certificate. If you have any safeguarding concerns, please speak with Gillian or a member of the production team who will be able to support you.
Code of Conduct
The code of conduct was written by the young people, for the young people and adult support members.
