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The Hollywood Time Maze

Author: Luke Spencer

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Date
18th November 2016
Society
Cardiff Scout & Guide Gang Show
Venue
The New Theatre, Cardiff
Director
Dave Dallimore and Steve Sanders
Musical Director
Eirian Parry and Dom Winfield

I am sure that we all remember Gang Shows of old – a bit of Ging Gang Goolie, some dressing up and some ‘funny’ skits. Well, it would appear that Gang Shows have come a long way since then and at the pinnacle of Gang Show excellence has to be the Cardiff Scout and Guide Gang Show. I have, over the years, heard tell of this mythical beast and of its wonders but I have now experienced it for myself, and what an experience.

I only wish I could describe the atmosphere such that you could feel it for yourselves… Think good Panto, with a dash of Broadway Musical, Lloyd Webber, occasional Sondheim and a healthy dose of energetic youth theatre… This should now transport you!

The audience were up for a night of great entertainment and we were not disappointed! The various ensemble groups, from the very youngest Brownies and Cubs to the rather more mature and experienced Senior Section, all gave fabulous performances with energy and pizzazz in their singing and dancing.

These moments of song and dance were held together by a script, written for the Scouts and Guides by Lesley Ross, which was both amusing and exciting. The principal cast delivered the story really well and these roles were excellently cast. There was some real talent shown here and I take my hat off to the organisers and producers in being able to co-ordinate the whole shebang and bring it together from so many different troops in and around Cardiff.

The music was well chosen and the full company numbers were excellent, with a real sense of enjoyment being tangible, and yes I did get up and do the Time Warp! It was delightful to see the company on stage in uniforms throughout the ages.

I had a fabulous evening and I very much look forward to next year’s offering! Well done to entire company both on and off stage.

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