
The show gives girls the opportunity to take part in something that is quite unique. Girls come forward sometimes with little confidence and ability and through the weeks of rehearsals and the show they become “stars”.
It is a wonderful opportunity to extend what Guiding can offer its members and has influenced many cast members in their careers and brought together hundreds in the name of friendship and Girlguiding.
From the success of our shows we have been given the opportunity to perform at Lichfield Cathedral, Birmingham Symphony Hall, The Victoria Hall, Stoke on Trent and The Mermaid Theatre in London. We also recorded a track on a CD which was made to raise funds for the late Nigel Jones chosen charity and each show has its own DVD produced.
Alongside our cast of Brownies, Guides Rangers and Young Leaders our Leaders always have taken there turn as they are seen on stage in their own scene; they always succeed in bringing the house down! They have been “Mums Army”, “Nun’s” “Cub Scouts” and “Shirley Temples” to name but a few.
The team who make the show “happen” are dedicated and loyal and pull out all the stops to support the girls. Many of the team continue to work with us, whilst we welcome many new faces to the team each show. It is true to say that for every girl on stage there is someone behind the sconces making it happen.
As far as we know the show is unparalleled. Many Girlguiding divisions put on shows throughout the country, but none we know of on a biennial basis over so many years. We have designed our own logo for the neckerchiefs and woggles, and these are awarded for performing or after helping with three shows. We are not in competition with anyone and therefore the show has developed and become more professional through its own merits and our team.
Producer / Director
Maureen Recine 1975 -
Musical Directors
Aidan Goldstraw 1975 - 1979
Mike Roberts 1982 - 1998
Ian-Campbell Kelly 2000 -
Choreographers
Gill Conquest 1982 - 1988
Simone Plant 1984 -
Wardrobe Mistresses
Audrey Gittens 1979
Margaret Roberts 1982 – 2000
Debra Broadhurst & Elaine Hargreaves 2002 - 2012
Debra Broadhurst 2014 -
Stage Managers
Bob Newman 1982, 1986, 1988
Phil Elliott 1984
Ed Becket 1990 – 2006
Russ Cromey and Chris Grattage 2008 - 2012
Russ Cromey 2014 -
Sound Engineer
William Bennison 1979 –
Business Managers
Frank Herriman 1975
Maria Baskeyfield 1979
Ann Crowther 1982 -