It's a Date returned to the Palace Theatre for another week of fantastic performances from local Scouts and Guides. 

Southend Scout and Guide Gang Show once again put on a show to remember by performing their biannual variety show It’s a Date over February half term. Performed at the Palace Theatre, Westcliff, the 50strong cast entertained audiences with six stand out shows.

It’s a Date 2020 gave Scouts and Guides from the Southend, Castle Point and Crouch Valley areas the chance to sing, dance and act in front of a live audience of over 300 in six performances! With items ranging from a chess board comedy sketch to a Take That musical medley there really was something for everyone. First performed in 1966 It’s a Date is now a highlight in the Scouting and Guiding calendar and the 2020 show was really one to remember.

Tim Browne, Show Manager of Southend Gang Show spoke about It’s a Date 2020, saying: “All of the cast, band and adult volunteers have put so much time and effort into rehearsals over the past six months. It was incredibly rewarding to see all that hard work pay off with the fantastic performances, especially considering it was the first time many of the cast had ever performed on stage. I couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved and thanks to all those who volunteered their time for the show”

The cast where supported by over 50 adult volunteers who took bookings, sold tickets, arranged props, set the stage, organised the lights and designed show items.