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 partially in use as a slot machine lounge by Merkur Casino UK and as a church by Ruach City Church who bought the freehold.
The original headlease held by Mecca Bingo (Top Rank) has been cancelled; and Merkur’s original lease has been replaced.
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 NCVO ncvo.org.uk
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Timeline
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
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