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Timeline

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  • 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…

  • Foundation Stone Plaque Missing

    After we heard reports that the foundation stone laying plaque had gone missing from the theatre, we went to check and found that the plaque had indeed gone. This follows interference with the plaque fixings reported last year. This has been reported to Ruach City Church and they have been asked if it has been…

  • Streatham Society article re Hugh Kingdon’s Infamous Past

    Much lauded as the man instrumental in creating the Streatham Hill Theatre, Hugh Kingdon has an infamous past remained hidden until now: See Tim Whitaker’s article here: https://www.streathamsociety.org.uk/news/hugh-kingdon SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

  • 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…

  • Duke Ellington Concert

    Streatham Choral and Brixton Chamber Orchestra present Duke Ellington Sacred Concert on 7th November 2026. Streatham Choral open their 2026-27 season by joining forces with Brixton Chamber Orchestra for a performance of Duke Ellington’s spectacular Sacred Concert in the former Streatham Hill Theatre. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

  • Notice of AGM 16th September 2026 at 8pm

    The AGM replaces the scheduled Campaign Meeting on 9th September. A regular campaign update will follow the AGM. Please save the date, and register online via our Events page. NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre will be held online at 8pm on Wednesday 16th September…

  • Historic Plaque Stolen from Theatre

    It was confirmed verbally by Ruach City Church that the historic foundation stone laying plaque has been stolen from the front of the theatre, having been there since 1928! Issues with the plaque fixings have been reported several times but it seems that no action has been taken to secure this irreplaceable item on a…

  • Ruach Open Days for Open House Festival

    Ruach City Church has organized a number of Open Day sessions for the Open House Festival 2026. Originally planned for 3 days, 15th to 17th September, they have had to cancel the Weds 16th slot. We understand there is access to the auditorium only. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

  • Gyles Brandreth talks to Simon Callow 📺

    Gyles Brandreth talks to Friends patron Simon Callow for his Rosebud podcast. Extraordinary Grandmothers, Absent Parents & A Life In Theatre Gyles says: “One of Britain’s best-loved and most talented actors for you today: Simon Callow. In this gem of a conversation, Gyles hears about Simon’s childhood in Streatham, where he was dazzled by his…

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