The Erith & Crayford 'Capers' Gangshow History

Every Year Erith & Crayford District runs a Gangshow called 'Capers' . The Gangshow contains sketches from the original Ralph Reader gangshows. The 'Capers' Cast consists of Scouts from Erith and Crayford District.

The name Capers, which is the shows nick name, was given to the show in 1992 by our Producer, Trevor Thomas. In Ralph Readers first show's rehearsal, a cast member came running in and shouted "The Gangs All Here", thats how the first gangshow in 1932 got it's name. We got our nickname because at one of our rehearsals in 1992, a group of lads were laughing and messing around in the break. Trevor said, "Hey what are you lot doing, you should all be in a show of 'Capers' ". From that day on, we called ourselves Capers. 'Capers' 2000 was our 10th Anniversary.

On our 11th Anniversary, the show applied for Gangshow status. We were successful and from now on, we can call ourselves 'The Erith & Crayford 'Capers' Gangshow'.