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 paper seal, which you broke to read the programme. All this was presumably to prevent people selling…
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…
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 pleased to announce that we will be taking part in this year’s Streatham Festival. Find out more here. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail
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…
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
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 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, 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 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
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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 paper seal, which you broke to read the programme. All this was presumably to prevent people selling…
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
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