Streatham Hill Theatre
110 Streatham Hill
London
SW2 4RD
No visitors or mail please.
The Friends have no access to, or control of, the building, which is currently only partially in use, as a slot machine lounge by Merkur Casino UK.
We understand the freehold has been sold to Ruach City Church from Hold Land South East;Â the headlease held by Mecca Bingo (Top Rank) is being cancelled; and Merkur’s lease amended. These changes are not currently showing at the Land Registry.
About
The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre is a volunteer-run charity campaigning to save this ‘sleeping beauty’ for the benefit of the community.
We are registered in England as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Number CE024993 and Registered Charity Number 1193643.
We are members of NCVOÂ ncvo.org.uk
Copyright © 2024 · All Rights Reserved · The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre (FoSHT)
Timeline
Programme Seals
As a child I certainly went to the Streatham Hill Theatre to see pantomimes, but unfortunately I have no memories of going there. I do remember that the programmes (which I think cost 6d) were secured with a… Read More
More Theatre Programmes Donated
We have been sent a few old programmes from the theatre, in memory of Mr Victor and Mrs Winifred Ward who enjoyed a number of shows, including: Oklahoma Call Me Madam Zip Goes a Million South Pacific The… Read More
Memories from Canada
I have resided in Vancouver, Canada for 40+ years but visit UK (until COVID) twice a year to see family, friends and go to the beloved theatre. My brother and I were brought up in Streatham/Norbury and I… Read More
We’re part of Streatham Festival 8-17 October 2021
We’re pleased to announce that we will be taking part in this year’s Streatham Festival. Find out more here. SHARE VIA TwitterFacebookEmail
Jim McManus, Actor, Remembers… 📻
StaÅ› Smagala interviews 83-year-old retired actor and Streatham resident, Jim McManus. Jim still has a few fond memories of his days as a touring actor and working at the theatre. He played Corporal Flight and was Assistant Stage… Read More
Gyles Brandreth and panto at Streatham Hill
In his blog post “What the nation needs now – pantomime!” in June 2020, Gyles says that “Panto has been part of my life since 1960 when I first saw Cinderella at the Streatham Hill Theatre in London,… Read More
Successful Streatham Festival 2021
The Friends staged two activities for the Streatham Festival this year. Our online Imaginarium will continue to be available for anyone to take a look at the theatre and comment on its potential future. Our free Treasure Hunt… Read More
Streatham Hill Theatre added to the national Heritage At Risk Register
Streatham Hill Theatre has been added to the national Heritage At Risk Register of most valued historic places and those most at risk of being lost. Photo: From left to right: From The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre:… Read More
Simon Callow talks about Streatham Hill Theatre 📺
Simon Callow, well-known actor, writer and director, was born in Streatham and saw his first pantomime, starring Jimmy Edwards, at the Streatham Hill Theatre, aged 5. In this video interview (with subtitles) with photographer Stephanie Black, our Memories… Read More
Katy Manning reminisces about Streatham Hill Theatre 📺
Katy Manning is a well-known actress and former resident of Streatham, and remembers the Streatham Hill Theatre. She talks in this video interview (with subtitles) with photographer Stephanie Black, our Memories Project lead. A transcript (PDF) is available. SHARE VIA… Read More
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