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  • More Programmes Donated to Archives

    We thank Caroline Findlay for donating programmes found when clearing her parents’ house. These will be added to our archive. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

  • Campaign Meeting Wednesday 20th May 2026

    We have our next online meeting on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 8pm. Please register via our events page. We’ll be discussing the campaign and the ongoing planning application. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

  • An open message to all candidates in the upcoming local council elections

    Whether you are a sitting councillor standing for re-election, or a candidate standing for the first time, you are surely aware of The Friend’s campaign to save the grand-scale Streatham Hill Theatre for the benefit of the community. As the current owners of the property seek to convert it to a place of worship, we…

  • 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…

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