We are pleased to launch our new colouring book which is available to download and print. With a range of Streatham Hill Theatre images and programme covers for you or your kids to colour in. There’s a range of difficulty to suit all ages, so you can print the pages you need. Why not send…
Back in 2022 when the freehold of the theatre was sold twice, the existing leases held by bingo operators Mecca and Merkur were replaced by a new lease for Merkur. This lease, available to view at the Land Registry, is for the part of the building which Merkur continues to operate as a slot machine…
We’ve been alerted via social media that the fire brigade attended Streatham Hill Theatre last night (20th May 2026), due to smoke being seen. We have no further details at present. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail
Copied to Steve Reed OBE, MP; Theatres Trust; Historic England; Lambeth Culture; Lambeth Regeneration; Marina Ahmad AM; GLA Culture Dear Councillor, Congratulations on winning your seat on Lambeth Council in the recent elections. Whether returning to the Council or joining for the first time, you are surely looking forward to doing the best for your…
We’ve covered the lovely Crown & Sceptre pub just up the hill from the theatre a few times in the past – its history in fashion and music, its closure and reopening. Now the pub is under threat from a planning application for a massive housing development, which will reduce its size and “engulf” it…
PRESS RELEASE BY MARINA AHMAD AM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marina Ahmad AM calls on Deputy Mayor for Culture to help save Streatham Hill Theatre A Grade II listed theatre in Streatham is at risk of permanent loss as a cultural venue due to a plan to convert it into a place of worship. The current…
Back in 2017, the Theatres Trust added Streatham Hill Theatre to its “At Risk” register. Each year since, the theatre has remained on that list, and it has been confirmed today that it is still on this year’s list (which is the register’s 20th anniversary in Theatres Trust’s 50 year). You can access the presentation slides on…
We have our next online meeting on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 8pm. Please register via our events page. We’ll be discussing the campaign, the latest on the slots operation, latest Theatres Trust at risk register, and the ongoing planning application. Our blog also has the latest info. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail
We have heard that the Fire Brigade has once again been called to Streatham Hill Theatre. Three appliances were seen outside the theatre around 10pm on 22 July 2026. We have no further details at present. A broken window in the foyer façade was also spotted next day but we do not know if this…
There are a couple of events coming up at the Streatham Hill Theatre which will also give you a chance to see inside this “sleeping beauty”. The Streatham Free Film Festival is showing RESPECT, the extraordinary life story of Aretha Franklin on Friday 11th September at 8pm, entrance free: “Step into the extraordinary life of…
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FoSHT Colouring Book now available
We are pleased to launch our new colouring book which is available to download and print. With a range of Streatham Hill Theatre images and programme covers for you or your kids to colour in. There’s a range of difficulty to suit all ages, so you can print the pages you need. Why not send…
Important June 2026 deadline for SHT and Slot Machine Lounge
Back in 2022 when the freehold of the theatre was sold twice, the existing leases held by bingo operators Mecca and Merkur were replaced by a new lease for Merkur. This lease, available to view at the Land Registry, is for the part of the building which Merkur continues to operate as a slot machine…
Fire Brigade called for smoke seen at SHT
We’ve been alerted via social media that the fire brigade attended Streatham Hill Theatre last night (20th May 2026), due to smoke being seen. We have no further details at present. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail
An open message to all Lambeth Councillors elected in the recent local council elections
Copied to Steve Reed OBE, MP; Theatres Trust; Historic England; Lambeth Culture; Lambeth Regeneration; Marina Ahmad AM; GLA Culture Dear Councillor, Congratulations on winning your seat on Lambeth Council in the recent elections. Whether returning to the Council or joining for the first time, you are surely looking forward to doing the best for your…
Crown & Sceptre pub development
We’ve covered the lovely Crown & Sceptre pub just up the hill from the theatre a few times in the past – its history in fashion and music, its closure and reopening. Now the pub is under threat from a planning application for a massive housing development, which will reduce its size and “engulf” it…
Marina Ahmad AM calls on Deputy Mayor for Culture to help save Streatham Hill Theatre
PRESS RELEASE BY MARINA AHMAD AM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marina Ahmad AM calls on Deputy Mayor for Culture to help save Streatham Hill Theatre A Grade II listed theatre in Streatham is at risk of permanent loss as a cultural venue due to a plan to convert it into a place of worship. The current…
Theatres Trust says Streatham Hill remains at risk
Back in 2017, the Theatres Trust added Streatham Hill Theatre to its “At Risk” register. Each year since, the theatre has remained on that list, and it has been confirmed today that it is still on this year’s list (which is the register’s 20th anniversary in Theatres Trust’s 50 year). You can access the presentation slides on…
Campaign Meeting Wednesday 15th July 2026
We have our next online meeting on Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 8pm. Please register via our events page. We’ll be discussing the campaign, the latest on the slots operation, latest Theatres Trust at risk register, and the ongoing planning application. Our blog also has the latest info. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail
Fire Brigade back at SHT (again)
We have heard that the Fire Brigade has once again been called to Streatham Hill Theatre. Three appliances were seen outside the theatre around 10pm on 22 July 2026. We have no further details at present. A broken window in the foyer façade was also spotted next day but we do not know if this…
Theatre features in summer festivals
There are a couple of events coming up at the Streatham Hill Theatre which will also give you a chance to see inside this “sleeping beauty”. The Streatham Free Film Festival is showing RESPECT, the extraordinary life story of Aretha Franklin on Friday 11th September at 8pm, entrance free: “Step into the extraordinary life of…
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