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  • 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 Little Hut And So To Bed These will join our growing archive of programmes from the theatre’s…

  • 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 went to school at Streatham Hill High close to the theatre. I did not become an actor…

  • 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 LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

  • Jim McManus, Actor, Remembers… 📻

    Staś 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 Manager on Simple Spymen at Streatham Hill Theatre in October 1961, which had a famous cast including…

  • 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, with Frankie Howerd as an outrageous Buttons.” See his full post here https://www.gylesbrandreth.net/blog/2020/6/21/what-the-nation-needs-now-pantomime SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

  • 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 was held on 16th October, with teams exploring the area around the theatre in Streatham Hill, seeking…

  • 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: Chair David Harvey, Patrons Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE DL and Simon Callow CBE, and Lead Architect Armeet…

  • 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 Project lead, he talks about his impressions from that visit, and about the theatre and its potential…

  • 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 LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

  • Happy 92nd Birthday – Memories of Streatham Hill Theatre 📺

    Today, 20th November 2021, is the 92nd birthday of Streatham Hill Theatre. The theatre opened in 1929, a few days late due to unfinished work – it had been due to open on the 18th – with the Cochrane Review “Wake up and Dream!“ In recognition of its over 90 years at the heart of…

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