Chicago: Teen Edition
2nd - 5th April 2025
Universal Hall, Findhorn
In "Roaring Twenties" Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. Adapted for teenage performers, we are looking forward to performing our production in a new venue for us as Elgin Town Hall undergoes redevelopment.
Lindsay Knight
St Giles Theatre Group Chairperson
Creative/Production Team
Director
Musical Director
Choreographer
Director's Assistants
Assistant Choreographers
Vocal Coach
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Props
Costumes
Logan Reid
Mark Milner-Cameron
Grant Dobson
Mawgan Lean
James Kennedy
Erika Jayne Todd
Katie Fagan
Lauren Harper
Callum Mcleod
Josh Hanover
Janice Hyndman
Katy Rodway-Swanson
Kirstie Devine
Eleanor Baker
Sharon Fraser
Debbie Thompson
Hair and Makeup
Donna Kerr
Kirsty McGillvray
Lee Whitley
Lyanne Cameron
Rehearsal Assistants
Sharon Fraser
Lisa Harper
Robyn Lean
Daisy Wiles
Sound/Lights
Granite City Events
Graphics
Brodie Young
Group Chair
Lindsay Knight
Group Secretary
Karen Wiles
Group Treasurer
Lesley Harper
Group Publicity
Daisy Wiles
Lisa Harper
Group Chaplains
Nick Hanover
Lisa Hanover
Front of House
Iain Paterson
Margaret Paterson
Cast
Lead Characters
Aria
Skye
Noah
Leila
Micah
Jake
Principal Dunn
Lily Reid
Phoebe Devine
Cameron Byiers
Ellie Owen
Archie Gee
Caleb Owens
Poppy Gilchrist
Supporting Characters
Mia
Tasha
Jordan
Devon
Lawrence
River
Charlie
Riley
Elijah
Mabel Spencer
Kyrah Fraser
Thomas Morris
Hanalei Whittle
Sebastien Kielczewski
Isla MacFadyen
Megan Mackay
Oliver Morris
Sean Kerr
Senior Dancers
Ava Cant, Baillie Milton, Sophia Woolnough
Junior Dancers
Paige Ravenscroft, Cora Cruikshank, Charlotte Picksley, Lottie Cameron, Marija Savinova, Elizabeth Thompson, Grace George
Senior Ensemble
Eliza Carter, Ayla Morris, Sienna Mills, Vaila McKenzie, Esther Strang
Junior Ensemble
Ellie Dempsie, Jessica Stewart, Isla Morris, Skye McInnes, Olivia Henderson, Kayla Mulholland, Anaïs McArthur, Sophie Molyneaux
Featured Performers
Mia's Mum
Poppy Harnett
Aria's Mum
Emilja Lake
Parent 1/4
Roseanna Hendry
Parent 2
Rebekah Pyett
Parent 3
Aimee Milne
Board Member
Bonnie Byiers
Reporter
Kai Balmer
Board Chair
Lillie Murrie
Teacher 1
Riley Mitchell
Teacher 2
Brianna Allen
Jock
Kegan Geddes
Dancer
Faith Wells
Art Kid
Evie Marshall
Fashionista
Ffion Bufton
Stem Kid 1
Katie Flude
Stem Kid 2
Abigail Grant
Drama Kid
Katie Hobson
Cast Member 1
Laura Campbell
Cast Member 2
Sophie Tiley
Crew Member
Cameron Turnidge
Student 1
Dulcie Robertson
Student 2
Marfa Sivko
Paige Tomlinson
Stage Manager
Mannequin 2
Kaysie Peters
1960's Child
Evelyn Mitchell
1960's Child
Isla Findlay
1970's Child
Vanessa Rogers-McWhinnie
1970's Child
Orla Devine
1980's Child
Eva Harper
1980's Child
Chloe Milne
1990's Child
Charlotte Gray
1990's Child
Emily Thomson
2000's Child
Koa Fenwick
2000's Child
Alistair Shaw
2010's Child
Joss Farquharson
Aimee Lansdale
2010's Child
2020's Child
Antonia Henderson
Rosalind Macleod
2020's Child
THE GREATEST SHOW... IN PHOTOS!
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Production photos taken and provided by Graeme McLennan
Rehearsal photos taken and provided by Mawgan Lean
A DEEP DIVE INTO THE GREATEST SHOW
Discover the story behind SGTG's first original production
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When creating the script, Creative Director Emma Sharpe was inspired by the stories that theatres, and in this case - abandoned theatres, hold. The magic that can be found within them, the history they can hold.
This was the basis for the whole show, from the set, characters intentions, costumes and more, everything is rooted in the past being discovered and explored.
AN ORIGINAL STORY NEEDED
SOME ORIGINAL CHARACTERS
Early on in the production, we are introduced to the rivalry between our aspiring theatre kids, and the mysterious shadows. Heading up these rival teams are Aria and Skye.
And we can't forget to mention our Principal - Helen Alexandra Dunn. Whilst not a shadow or aspiring theatre kid herself, she absolutely has a flair for the dramatics, and yearns for the stage just as much as either group does! She is the true embodiment of once a theatre kid, always a theatre kid!
Due to the original nature of the production, the cast got to have a large say in their characters decisions and development. This made rehearsals particularly exciting and collaborative for everyone involved.
MEET OUR CREATIVES
Now to find out who's behind these characters, music, costumes and more, and to discover what motivates them and their creative decisions.
The creative team are responsible for the direction, music, set, costumes and basically everything you see on stage - the whole vision and aesthetic.
As well as these usual jobs, the team this year were challenged by the task of developing Emma's script in the show you see before you today.
WE WOULD BE NOTHING WITHOUT VOLUNTEERS
St Giles Theatre Group is entirely volunteer led and run, where everyone's sole focus is ensuring and maintaining that the youth of moray continue to have access to these sorts of experiences.
Over of the course of this year, spanning September to April, we have had 80 volunteers give up well over 500 hours of their time to ensure the young people you see on stage are safe, looked after, and perhaps most importantly... having a great time!
"For me, St Giles isn't
just a theatre group...
it's a family."
Everyone will have their own specific reasons for volunteering, but we think Sharon (Welfare Lead) put it perfectly...
37 YEARS OF VOLUNTEERING PAYS OFF...
In November 2025 we were incredibly privileged to be awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary Service, which is the highest award to be given to groups like ours.
It is an incredible achievement for our group, and only made possible by all of our volunteers over the last 37 years.
The award goes to all volunteers, past, present and future, as a recognition of the hard and quality work devoted to the youth.
Do you want to support what we do?
Become a Friend of St Giles and help us ensure we can keep Creating Theatre & Making Memories. It's more than a donation - it’s a ticket to the heart of the arts in Moray.
Annual donations will go towards rehearsal and performance spaces, costumes, set, props and more. All supporting the needs of our production whilst keeping it accessible for the performers.
COMPANY OF THE GREATEST SHOW
ST GILES THEATRE GROUP 2026
And finally, a moment from our sponsors
Similarly to our volunteers, we also couldn't do this without support from local businesses.
Take a moment to see who supported The Greatest Show, and show them some love - support them back!
Robertson
Scribbles
Dragonfly Drama
Blacklaw Dance Company
R&R Urquhart Solicitors
Arts Society Speyside
Dallas Designs
