Edinburgh Gang Show 2025

Edinburgh Gang Show 2025

Edinburgh Gang Show 2025 – Show Details

📅 Dates: Tuesday 4 November to Saturday 8 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)

CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE or go to www.capitaltheatres.com

Why should you come and See the Show

The Edinburgh Gang Show is a highlight of the year—a chance for our young people 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 cast members about why this show means so much to them. 

A New Face at Bonaly

A New Face at Bonaly

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Peter Casebow

Chair, Bonaly Scout Centre

Welcome Sean Crossan as our new Co-Warden and Activity Manager

In Mid-January we were delighted to welcome Sean Crossan to join the team at Bonaly as our new Co-Warden and Activities Manager.

Sean has just completed a Masters at University of Edinburgh in Outdoor Education and has worked in the outdoors for seven years including spells as a site manager of an activity centre in Oxford, a ski instructor in Canada and an instructor in other international centres.

Peter Casebow, Chair, Bonaly Scout Centre said “It’s fantastic for Bonaly and the Region to have been able to recruit someone of Sean’s quality for this role. Sean’s role includes leading our team of Volunteer instructors as well as developing the programme and activities on offer at Bonaly and we’re really looking forward to working with Sean in the coming years.”

Sean replied “Bonaly is such a fantastic site and has the most dedicated team of Volunteers behind it. I can’t wait to get started and help everyone to make the most of what Bonaly and Scouting has to offer.”

Leaders Training Day -10th May

 

If you want to brush up your scouting skills or learn new ones why not come along to our free leaders day on 10th May which will focus on traditional scouting skills and campcraft, getting to know other leaders and running sessions with your groups.

The day will start at 9:30 and finish 16:30.

Sessions will include;

  • Camp Craft- Pitching a campsite, tool handling with a group & whittling
  • Fire Lighting- Methods on how to light a fire, Fire Safety with a group & running a fire session 
  • Shelter Building- Introduction to shelter building methods using all natural materials as well as tarps.
  • Knots 101 & Flintstone Cars- Introduction to basic knot tying and lashing, building a Flintstone car with other leaders using these skills!
  • Axe Throwing- Axe throwing on the range with Tomahawks and Angel Axes

 

To register your interest please email: sean.crossan@sesscouts.org.uk

Put these Key Gang Show Dates in Your Diary

Put these Key Gang Show Dates in Your Diary

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Scott Walker

Gang Show Marketing Lead

The Edinburgh Gang Show 2025 will be held between Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th November 2025 at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre

The audition dates for the Edinburgh Gang Show 2025 are as follows:

Main Gang Auditions – (Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts, Rangers, Network)

Sunday 27 April @ St Anne’s Parish Church, Kaimes Road, Edinburgh

Junior Gang Auditions – (Cub Scouts & Brownies)

Sunday 11 May @ Blackhall, St Columba’s, Columba Road, Edinburgh

Full details about auditions will be in following newsletters.

Put these Key Gang Show Dates in Your Diary

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. 

Adventures, Farewells, and Spooky Thrills: Bonaly’s October Round-Up

Adventures, Farewells, and Spooky Thrills: Bonaly’s October Round-Up

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Peter Casebow

Chair, Bonaly Scout Centre

Mark Campbell Bids Farewell, But Not Goodbye

After an incredible five-year journey, Mark Campbell is stepping down from his role at Bonaly Scout Centre. But don’t worry—he’s not going too far! Mark will remain part of the Active Support Unit, so you’ll still spot him around the site, sharing his passion for adventure.

Mark has been a guiding light for Bonaly, leading us through the challenges of the pandemic and implementing a brand-new operating model. His efforts to build and train our volunteer instruction team have been nothing short of spectacular. From crafting engaging programmes to bringing the best out of our volunteers, Mark’s contributions have left a lasting legacy.

It’s only fitting that Mark’s final day will be spent running one of Bonaly’s most popular events: the Survival Camp. This thrilling experience, now a cornerstone of our activities, is a testament to his dedication and vision. We wish Mark all the best in his new adventure at Garvald, West Linton, and look forward to seeing him continue to inspire at Bonaly!

Celebrating Our Recent Adventures

Cubs Nature Awareness Camp

A huge shout-out to all the Cubs who braved the great outdoors at Bonaly’s Nature Awareness Camp last month! From exploring food webs to investigating rivers and woodland, the Cubs embraced every moment. They got hands-on, caring for trees, creating nature crafts, and bonding over campfire songs and a thrilling night hike.

We couldn’t have done it without the amazing support of The Green Team and our dedicated volunteers. Your hard work ensures these young Scouts leave with memories and skills that will last a lifetime! THANK YOU!

Beavers Adventure Day

The Beavers brought their energy and enthusiasm to Bonaly this month for an action-packed Adventure Day! They tackled the climbing wall, built dens, zoomed down the grass sledges, tried their hand at archery, and created natural sculptures—just to name a few! Each activity was designed to help them earn their ‘My Adventure Challenge Award,’ and it’s safe to say they all rose to the challenge.

Get Ready for the Grand Finale: Explorers Halloween Survival Camp!

As the year draws to a close, we’re gearing up for one last epic adventure: the Explorers Halloween Survival Camp on 26th–27th October! Explorers will face the ultimate spooky survival challenge, sleeping under the stars without tents, cooking over open fires, and putting their survival skills to the test. Will they conquer the eerie Halloween weekend? There’s only one way to find out!

Join the Adventure in 2025!

Want to make sure you don’t miss out on all the excitement next year? Our 2025 events are already in the works, and they promise even more thrills and unforgettable moments to create lasting memories. If you’d like to be added to our mailing list, drop us an email at events@bonaly.org.uk.

From all of us at Bonaly, THANK YOU for being part of our adventures. Here’s to new challenges, new friendships, and endless fun in the great outdoors!

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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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