I had the absolute pleasure of being able to watch the young people of Wyre Forest perform in the first Gangshow since 2017.
Mark Atkinson was keen to get this idea off the ground with a very youth led approach. We had Explorers write and direct the show while others Stage managed and looked after the fantastic sound and light systems. They also choreographed the routines and oversaw the costume department.
We had a campfire that needed energy form performance to light after a slightly irresponsible Scout Leader made it rain with his singing, there was pillow people, synchronised swimming and even Agadoo made it in, I did get slightly concerned when they burst in to Charlie was a Pigeon! Fortunately that was soon halted. The Beavers and Squirrels added to the show with an exceptional rendition of Alice the Camel, the Beavers took to the stage for The Grand Old Duke and the squirrels did a great job of My Baby Bumblebee. Of course, no Gangshow would be complete with out a rousing finale performance of crest of a wave.
I am thankful to Mark and the leaders for facilitating the show but I know they will all agree that it was very much the Young Peoples production and they did themselves proud!
Well done to you all.
Andy
Andy Brooks
District Lead Vounteer – Wyre Forest