Co-Directors
Sue and Noel Walker
are once again back to produce their 18th successive Otago Gang Show. While they both used to live in Dunedin in 1988 they shifted to Te Anau and over the past 25 years they have clocked up many kilometers as they travel to Dunedin each weekend for rehersals. They also travel extensivley to view the major New Zealand and Australian Gang Shows and are always on the lookout for new musicals and other material. Noel also writes and adapts much of the material for the show while Sue directs the singing and coreography.
Noel is Group Leader of the Te Anau Scout Group - one of New Zealand's largest
Sue is Cub Leader for Te Anau with nearly 50 cubs
are once again back to produce their 18th successive Otago Gang Show. While they both used to live in Dunedin in 1988 they shifted to Te Anau and over the past 25 years they have clocked up many kilometers as they travel to Dunedin each weekend for rehersals. They also travel extensivley to view the major New Zealand and Australian Gang Shows and are always on the lookout for new musicals and other material. Noel also writes and adapts much of the material for the show while Sue directs the singing and coreography.
Noel is Group Leader of the Te Anau Scout Group - one of New Zealand's largest
Sue is Cub Leader for Te Anau with nearly 50 cubs
Administration Manager
Simon Ryan
first became involved in Gang show when his children joined the cast. He worked in Props for 2011 and as part of the Administration team in 2013 before taking over his current role for this years show.
Simon has been involved in Scouts as a leader for over 10 years holding warrants in Ranfurly, Balclutha and Alexandra before taking up his current position with the Mosgiel group.
first became involved in Gang show when his children joined the cast. He worked in Props for 2011 and as part of the Administration team in 2013 before taking over his current role for this years show.
Simon has been involved in Scouts as a leader for over 10 years holding warrants in Ranfurly, Balclutha and Alexandra before taking up his current position with the Mosgiel group.
Musical Director
Ian Hebbard
has a remarkable involment with Gang Show having been involved with every Otago Gang Show since 1958 when he was a cast member. This is his 20th consecutive show as Musical Director which entails Ian writing the orchestrations for the show, rehearsing the orchestra and then bringing cast and orchestra together under the conductor's baton.
Ian has a long time involment with scouting on the Taieri, leads a concert band and is a member of the Mosgiel Brass Band
has a remarkable involment with Gang Show having been involved with every Otago Gang Show since 1958 when he was a cast member. This is his 20th consecutive show as Musical Director which entails Ian writing the orchestrations for the show, rehearsing the orchestra and then bringing cast and orchestra together under the conductor's baton.
Ian has a long time involment with scouting on the Taieri, leads a concert band and is a member of the Mosgiel Brass Band
Chorus Manager
Christine Veltman
joined the Gang as a Venturer in 1980 and was on stage for many Gang shows. In recent times however Christine has worked on the production and singing sides of Gang Show. She also has an involvement with the local Operatic Society helping out with sound at most of their productions.
joined the Gang as a Venturer in 1980 and was on stage for many Gang shows. In recent times however Christine has worked on the production and singing sides of Gang Show. She also has an involvement with the local Operatic Society helping out with sound at most of their productions.
Wardrobe Manager
Dawn New
has been involved with the wardrobe department of Gang Show since 2009 when her daughter first appeared on stage and her son and husband were part of backstage. This year is Dawn's second show in the massive role of wardrobe manager and she is once again looking forward to the challenge. She has 2 of her family on stage in this years production
has been involved with the wardrobe department of Gang Show since 2009 when her daughter first appeared on stage and her son and husband were part of backstage. This year is Dawn's second show in the massive role of wardrobe manager and she is once again looking forward to the challenge. She has 2 of her family on stage in this years production
Wardrobe Co-Ordinator
Vanya Hammond
first joined the gang in 1982 and appeared on stage through until 2003. Between 1986 and 2009 she took on the role of Production Assistant and since 2011 has held the role of Wardrobe co-ordinator. Vanya's husband and 4 children have all been involved with Otago Gang Show with 2 of her children being in this years cast
first joined the gang in 1982 and appeared on stage through until 2003. Between 1986 and 2009 she took on the role of Production Assistant and since 2011 has held the role of Wardrobe co-ordinator. Vanya's husband and 4 children have all been involved with Otago Gang Show with 2 of her children being in this years cast
Stage Manager
Stephen Manning
took over as Stage Manager in 2009 after working as part of the stage crew and in the role of Assistant Stage Manager since the 1995 show. He supervises the building of sets and then runs the show once we reach the Mayfair Theatre.
Stephen has a long involvement with the Andersons Bay Sea Scout Group where he is currently Scout Leader. He is very involved with the management of the Waiora Scout Camp and also serves as a trustee for the Mayfair Theatre Charitable Trust which runs the Mayfair Theatre where the show is staged.
took over as Stage Manager in 2009 after working as part of the stage crew and in the role of Assistant Stage Manager since the 1995 show. He supervises the building of sets and then runs the show once we reach the Mayfair Theatre.
Stephen has a long involvement with the Andersons Bay Sea Scout Group where he is currently Scout Leader. He is very involved with the management of the Waiora Scout Camp and also serves as a trustee for the Mayfair Theatre Charitable Trust which runs the Mayfair Theatre where the show is staged.