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Curtain Falls on Gang Show 2024

Curtain Falls on Gang Show 2024

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Scott Walker

Gang Show Marketing Lead

Last month returning to the Festival Theatre for the third time, over 250 young people from South East Scotland Scouts and Girlguiding Edinburgh presented the annual Edinburgh Gang Show. 

Throughout the week over 5,500 people were entertained by the Gang with a show that was vibrant, energetic, funny and spectacular. 

Guests included Lead Volunteers from Scouts and Girlguiding at local, Scottish and UK level including Lewis Dangerfield, UK Lead Volunteer for Programme, who later described his first visit to a Gang Show as his Scouting highlight of the year! 

Group Bookers – Prize Draw 

The winners are as follows; 

  • 73rd A Brownies: 1st Prize - £250 to use towards a booking at Bonaly Scout Centre or Longcraig Scout Centre. 
  • 108th Pentland Scouts: 2nd Prize - £150 to use towards activities at Bonaly Scout Centre. 
  • 103rd A Brownies: 3rd Prize - An hour, for a group of up to 5 people, at Longcraig Scout Centre power boating on the Forth. Instructor-led with the option for participants to drive. 

We would like to thank all the volunteers who worked for many months to develop such a large-scale production for so many young people. A huge thank you to all the groups who came to see the show.  

Details about the Edinburgh Gang Show 2025 will be announced in the early part of next year. 

Curtain Falls on Gang Show 2024

10 Days to go until Gang Show 2024

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Scott Walker

Gang Show Marketing Lead

10 Days to Go Until the Edinburgh Gang Show 2024!

 

The excitement is building, and the countdown is officially on! In just ten days, the curtain will rise on the Edinburgh Gang Show 2024, bringing a burst of energy, colour, and entertainment to the historic Festival Theatre. Since August, more than 250 young performers—Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts, and Rangers—have been hard at work, supported by a dedicated team of over 100 volunteers. Together, they’ve been perfecting every dance step, line, and song to ensure this year’s show is nothing short of spectacular.

A Momentous Milestone

Recently, the cast took part in a vibrant photocall, marking yet another important milestone on their journey to opening night. For many, it was a moment of pure joy and excitement, a chance to don their respective uniforms with pride and see just how far they’ve come as a cast. This year’s Gang Show is all about bringing people together, and the buzz of anticipation during the photocall was infectious. It’s clear that everyone—from the youngest Cub to the seasoned Explorer—is thrilled to be a part of this much-loved tradition.

Why should you come and See the Show

The Edinburgh Gang Show is more than just a performance; it’s a celebration of creativity, teamwork, and community spirit. Year after year, it brings together young people from across Edinburgh, showcasing their talent, hard work, and dedication. For many of them, this show is a highlight of the year—a chance to shine on stage, make new friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime. But don’t just take our word for it. Watch our video to hear directly from some of our talented cast members about why this show means so much to them. 

An Urgent Appeal

We need your help! Due to a change in scheduling, our Thursday night performance is clashing with Halloween, which has affected ticket sales for that evening. It would be such a shame for our dedicated cast to perform to a smaller audience after all their hard work. If you can, please consider attending on Thursday night, or help us by spreading the word. Your support would mean the world to the young performers and volunteers who have poured their hearts into this show. Let’s make sure the theatre is filled with laughter, applause, and support on every single night.

Edinburgh Gang Show 2024 – Show Details


📅 Dates: Tuesday 29th October to Saturday 2nd November
🕖 Times: Evenings at 7:00 pm, plus a Saturday Matinee at 2:00 pm
📍 Location: Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
📞 Tickets: 0131 529 6000 (For group bookings of 8 or more, call 0131 529 6005)

BOOK ONLINE HERE

Get your tickets now and prepare to be dazzled by a show that promises to be a true celebration of Edinburgh’s young talent. Whether it’s your first Gang Show or a cherished tradition, we guarantee you’ll leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. See you there!

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Edinburgh Gang Show update & PRIZE DRAW!

Edinburgh Gang Show update & PRIZE DRAW!

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Scott Walker

Gang Show Marketing Lead

Curtain up…light the lights!

Are you looking for an exciting programme night that gives your young people a great night out that supports other young people from our Region? Then book now for the Edinburgh Gang Show 2024!

This year’s show will take place at the Festival Theatre from Tuesday, 29 October, to Saturday 2 November. Over the next 8 weeks our talented cast will take part in weekly rehearsals, showing great commitment and enthusiasm as they learn their lines, practice dance moves and have great fun, all whilst developing Skills For Life. Put the dates in your programme now!

Appearing in the Main Gang this year are Scouts and Explorer Scouts from the following groups:

  • Braid: 25th, 44th, 75th Albatross ESU, Greenbank ESU, Meadows ESU, SMESU
  • Craigalmond: 10th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 30th, 87th, 102nd, 150th, Douglas Brown ESU, Grace Allan ESU  
  • East Lothian-Waggonway ESU
  • Edinburgh North East (7th, 11th, 104th)
  • Midlothian, 49th
  • Pentland: 19th, 108th, 51st, Bore Stane ESU, Edge ESU, Links ESU

We’ll let you know in the next newsletter all the Cub Scout Packs that are represented in the Junior Gang 2024!

Since 1960, hundreds of Scouts and Guides from across Edinburgh have enjoyed performing in the Edinburgh Gang Show. The event involves more than 250 young people onstage and is supported by more than 100 adult volunteers.

We hope you can be part of our audience, which consistently reaches upwards of 5,000 people each year. If you have been one of these audience members in the past, we hugely appreciate your support and hope to see you again for 2024. 

If you have never been or have not seen the show for a long time, why not come along this year? For more information about our story, visit our website, Edinburgh Gang Show | We’ve Got A Lot To Be Thankful For!

This year’s event is an excellent opportunity for members of your group to see firsthand the excitement and the impact of the work that goes into the Gang Show, which may inspire them to be part of the team for next year.

We hope your Group will be able to support our cast by coming along to the Festival Theatre. Tickets are on sale now and can be bought directly from Capital Theatres. Group Discount: 1 free ticket for every 8 tickets purchased. Edinburgh Gang Show 2024 (capitaltheatres.com) Call 0131 529 6005 to reserve tickets and pay later.

See you at the Festival Theatre?

Edinburgh Gang Show 2024

Festival Theatre

Tue 29 Oct – Sat 2 Nov

Evenings 7pm | Sat Mat 2pm

Tickets from £15

0131 529 6000 (Groups 8+ 0131 529 6005)

Edinburgh Gang Show 2024 (capitaltheatres.com)

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Enter a PRIZE DRAW to win an amazing prize if you bring your group or unit to the Edinburgh Gang Show 2024.

WHAT?

  • 1st Prize: £250 to use towards a booking at Bonaly Scout Centre or Longcraig Scout Centre.
  • 2nd Prize: £150 to use towards activities at Bonaly Scout Centre.
  • 3rd Prize: An hour, for a group of up to 5 people, at Longcraig Scout Centre power boating on the Forth. Instructor-led with the option for participants to drive.

HOW?

WHEN?

  • Entries must be submitted by 5pm Saturday, November 2, 2024. An acknowledgement will be sent to all registered entries to confirm submission.
  • The draw will be made on Saturday, November 2nd, after the final performance.

WHO?

  • Open to all sections/groups/units registered with South East Scotland Scouts and Girlguiding Edinburgh.

MORE INFO?

  • Winning groups will be notified week commencing 4 November 2024 by email with instructions on how to claim the prizes.
  • Booking with Bonaly or Longcraig must be used by 30th September 2025.

Further information – Scott Walker – scott.walker@sesscouts.org.uk

Edinburgh Gang Show update – June 2024

Edinburgh Gang Show update – June 2024

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Scott Walker

Gang Show Marketing Lead

Supporting your local Gang Show

With the holidays approaching the Gang are in the final pre-summer rehearsals and already a huge amount of work has been undertaken.

If you are meeting over the summer holidays to plan your Autumn/Winter programme, please consider a trip to the Festival Theatre to support the Edinburgh Gang Show 2024.

Follow us on our social media platforms and new for this year we have Aonghas Hunter creating content for the South East Region TikTok. Give it a follow and find out more about the build up to the show!

More Cubs wanted!

We are offering another opportunity for Cub Scouts to be in this year’s show. Please pass the details on to Cubs who may be interested.

Cub Scout – Junior Gang Audition

  • Sunday 25th August
  • 2pm
  • St Ninian’s Church, Corstorphine

More details will be in the next newsletter and on social media. To visit our various social channels, please click on one of the links below.

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Edinburgh Gang Show 2024

Edinburgh Gang Show 2024
Festival Theatre

Tue 29 October to Saturday 2 November

Tickets on sale now from Capital Theatres – Edinburgh Gang Show 2024 (capitaltheatres.com)