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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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

Auditorium from North side

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…. Read More

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.

Olivier Awards ‘Love Your Local Theatre’ Campaign

This year’s 50th Olivier Awards 2026, along with sponsors Cunard, have launched a national “Love Your Local Theatre” campaign. There is a nationwide social media drive inviting people to share what their local theatre means to them. Participants are encouraged… Read More

Lambeth respond to Members enquiry re Planning

Questions asked by a Streatham Hill resident have been put to Council officers by Streatham Hill West & Thornton Ward Cllr Donna Harris as a ‘Members Enquiry’: “Ruach City Church’s planning application for Change of Use of the… Read More

Nominate The Friends for £1000 Charity Draw

Benefact Group are running a series of charity prize draws in 2026 and you can nominate The Friends for a chance to win £1000 to help the campaign. Just go to the website, search for “The Friends of… Read More

Proposed Changes to Planning Rules Seriously Impact Theatres

The Theatres Trust has highlighted that key proposed amendments to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) would significantly weaken the protection for theatres in the planning system. Considered alongside the proposal to remove Theatres Trust as a statutory… Read More

Campaign Meeting Wednesday 28th January 2026

We have our next online meeting on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 8pm. Please register via our events page. We’ll be discussing the campaign and the ongoing planning application.