Frequently Asked Questions
If you don't find the answer to your question in our FAQ please contact info@southendgangshow.org
What is Southend Gang Show?
Southend Gang Show is a local community group which encourages Scouts and Guides from the Southend, Rayleigh, Crouch Valley and Castle Point area to sing, dance and act. We have two shows, It's a Date which is a variety show held every two years at the Palace Theatre and SHINDIGS, a day of singing, acting and dancing.
When is the next It's a Date?
The next It's a Date show will be in February 2024, tickets are available here.
For more information on It's a Date, please contact info@southendgangshow.org
When is the next SHINDIGS?
The next SHINDIGS will be held in March 2025.
How old do I need to be to be a part of It's a Date?
To audition for the cast for It's a Date you must be in Year 8 or above and under the age of 26 by February 2024.
In order to take part in SHINDIGS you must be 10 years or older.
The Band is open to all those in Year 8 and above.
I'm a Scout/Guide in Southend can I join?
Of course! As long as you fit the age criteria, are an active member of Scouting or Guiding and from one of the below districts or divisions, you can join!
Southend Gang Show is open to Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Network members from the following districts: Southend West, Southend Estuary, Crouch Valley and Castle Point.
Southend Gang Show is open to Guides and Senior Section members from the following divisions: Southend East, Southend West, Rayleigh and Castle Point.
For further information or any questions please contact info@southendgangshow.org
I'm a leader in Scouts/Guides in Southend, how can I get involved?
If you are an adult volunteer within Scouting and Guiding and would like to get involved with Southend Gang Show please apply to join Southend Gang Show Active Support Unit (ASU). Note you do not have to already be involved in Scouting or Guiding to join Southend Gang Show ASU.
The Southend Gang Show ASU manage the administration for all adult volunteers involved with Southend Gang Show and It's a Knockout events. It is free to join as long as you are over 18 (or 16 for It's a Knockout only).
If you are interested in becoming involved with Southend Gang Show ASU please contact asu@southendgangshow.org
How can I buy tickets for It's a Date or SHINDIGS?
Tickets for It's a Date 2024 are now on sale here!
Tickets for SHINDIGS are only available to the relatives of cast, band and adult volunteers participating in the show.
How do I get to the Palace Theatre?
The address for the Palace Theatre is: 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9LA. If you need any further instructions please visit the Southend Theatres website here.
What is Southend Gang Show ASU?
Southend Gang Show Active Support Unit (ASU) help to assist with the running of Southend Gang Show, SHINDIGS and It's a Knockout events. All adult volunteers that participate in Southend Gang Show, SHINDIGS and It's a Knockout are all members of Southend Gang Show ASU and are DBS checked.
If you're interested in joining Southend Gang Show ASU please contact asu@southendgangshow.org
I'm an existing cast or band member/adult volunteer/parent, how do I log into GroupSpaces?
GroupSpaces has now been replaced by Online Club Manager (OCM).
If you are an existing cast or band member or a parent you can log into OCM by using the link here and entering your email address and password.
If you are an existing adult volunteer from Southend Gang Show ASU you can log into OCM by using the link here and entering your email address and password.
If you are still experiencing issues please contact danw@southendgangshow.org
How do I book It's a Knockout for my event?
If you would be interested in booking Southend Gang Show ASU to come and run an It's a Knockout session for you then please contact knockout@southendgangshow.org
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