EDINBURGH GANG SHOW
On stage since 1960
EDINBURGH GANG SHOW
On stage since 1960
Edinburgh Gang Show
NEWS! We are very excited to announce that plans are well advanced for the return of the Edinburgh Gang Show!
A different theatre – same Gang Show energy!
The Regional Adviser (Gang Show) is Alan Hunter – gangshow@sesscouts.org.uk.
EDINBURGH GANG SHOW 2022
The Edinburgh Gang Show is a large-scale variety show with a long, fascinating history and an exciting future. The cast is made up entirely of young people from South East Scotland Scouts and Girlguiding Edinburgh and is supported by over 100 adult volunteers.
It is a fabulous experience participating in a show with very high standards in a professional working theatre and involvement offers the opportunity to make new friends, work towards various awards and gain life skills whilst having fun!
Edinburgh Gang Show 2022 will be staged at the Festival Theatre because the King’s Theatre is closing for a major redevelopment in 2022.
Being in Gang Show requires a significant commitment to rehearsals, the show week as well as to weekly Scouting and Girlguiding. This year we are looking to recruit new members to join both Gangs. Please share the dates with your section, share on social media and encourage as many young people to try out for the show.
Main Gang Auditions (Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts, Rangers, Scout Network)
- Sunday 3rd April – Venue to be advised.
Junior Gang Auditions (Cub Scouts and Brownies)
- Sunday 19th June – Venue to be advised.
Details of the format and times of the auditions will be announced in the new year and communicated through Scout and Girlguiding channels.
Please follow the Edinburgh Gang Show on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
#EGS2022
Edinburgh Gang Show 2022
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Tuesday 1st to Saturday 5th November 2022
Tickets on sale early 2022.
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2020 – Edinburgh Gang Show marks 60 Years (from a distance)
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Edinburgh Gang Show 2020 Auditions – South East Scotland Scouts
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Edinburgh Gang Show 2020
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Bringing Edinburgh Gang Show in November 2019 into your section’s programme
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Gang Show update
Please keep a trip to the King’s Theatre in mind when planning your programme for the next Scouting year.For 87 years Gang Shows, all over the world, have brought young people and adults together to share in the fabulous experience of ‘putting on a show’. Last year...