“Hornsby Gang Show promotes the enjoyment, understanding and development of the performing arts in Sydney North Region through varying and engaging artistic experiences, by providing quality, diverse opportunities for all, inspiring participation in the creation, comprehension and appreciation of the arts.”
Peter Marshall – Group Leader of HGS
For over 50 years, the Hornsby Gang Show has trained thousands of Scouts and Guides in all aspects of stagecraft, acting, singing, dancing and many behind-the-scenes jobs and skills eg. lighting, sound, prop-building and dozens of others. As well as performing skills, the Gang Show aims to develop young people’s confidence and self-esteem. But above all, everyone has fun and a great time! There are up to 100 members in the cast and over 250 crew behind the scenes in support departments. These include technical, backstage, set design, orchestra, catering, wardrobe, personnel, management, and many, many more.
Entry to the Hornsby Gang Show cast is through auditions, which for the 2024 season, will be held on November 18th, 2023 and January 13th, 2024. Register to audition here. Weekly rehearsals commence from late February. Performances are held in the July school holidays.
For 2024, the season will run for eight performances:
- Friday 28 June – 7.30pm
- Saturday 29 June – 2.00pm and 7.30pm
- Sunday 30 June – 3.00pm
- Wednesday 3 July – 7.30pm
- Friday 5 July – 7.30pm
- Saturday 6 July – 2.00pm and 7.30pm