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Timeline

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  • Bela Lugosi appears as Dracula

    In 1951, Bela Lugosi took part in a UK revival tour of Dracula, performing at Streatham Hill Theatre from 21st to 26th May. Probably most famous for his title role in the 1931 film, he also performed the… Read More

  • Under the Sycamore Tree, 1952

    There is a great model box in the V&A collection for this show which opened pre-west end at SHT in w/b 14 April 1952 – the catalogue states: “Under the Sycamore Tree, a satirical play in three acts… Read More

  • Prime Minister Winston Churchill drops in for a show!

    On 18th August 1952, Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, made a surprise visit to the Theatre to see D’Oyly Carte’s The Yeomen of the Guard. Despite the secrecy, the stationing of two policemen outside soon aroused curiosity and… Read More

  • Laurence Olivier Productions present Meet a Body

    This production of the play Meet a Body (by Sidney Gilliat and Frank Launder) by Laurence Olivier Productions Ltd, starring Patrick Cargill, opened at Streatham Hill Theatre, London 12th – 17th July 1954 and transferred to Duke of York’s Theatre, London 21st July – 4th September 1954. This play was a revised… Read More

  • Moscow State Variety Theatre perform

    On the 5th July 1957 the Moscow State Variety Theatre performed at the Streatham Hill Theatre. More information courtesy of Streatham Society: https://www.streathamsociety.org.uk/blog/moscow-state-theatre-at-streatham-hill-theatre SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

  • Roy Hudd makes professional debut at Streatham Hill

    At a Grand Concert in aid of the Sir Philip Game Boys’ Club, Roy Hudd made his professional debut, alongside a host of our famous names, and compered by Bruce Forsyth. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

  • Desmond Carrington in Doctor in the House 1962

    Bromley-born broadcaster, radio producer and actor, Desmond Carrington (23 May 1926 – 1 February 2017) performed in ‘Doctor in the House’ in the week beginning 16 April 1962, only a few months before the SHT closed as a… Read More

  • The Final Curtain for theatre: 9th June 1962

    When the curtain fell for the Saturday evening performance of ‘The Rehearsal‘ it would turn out to be the final curtain. The theatre remained dark through the summer of 1962. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

  • Britain’s biggest bingo hall opens: 14th November 1962

    Mecca had acquired the building in 1962 and on Wednesday 14th November 1962, the Streatham Hill Theatre opened its doors again as the biggest bingo casino in the country. Despite heavy rain around 2000 came to attend the… Read More

  • Mecca takes on lease of Streatham Hill Theatre

    On 20th December 1962 Mecca signed a lease for the building. SHARE LINK VIA XFacebookBlueSkyThreadsEmail

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