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… Read More
Save Streatham Hill Theatre from change of use to a church
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
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.
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
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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
Streatham Society Magazine feature on SHT
The Winter 2025-26 edition of Streatham Society‘s News Magazine has a feature on the history of Streatham Hill Theatre with photos, plus a review of the recent concert by Brixton Chamber Orchestra. The society publishes online copies of… Read More
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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
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Heritage holds the key to better places
New research from Historic England suggests emotional connection to historic places is fundamental to our wellbeing, as its chairman Lord Neil Mendoza explains in an article in Arts Professional. According to compelling new research from Historic England and… Read More
Ruach issues hire rates for SHT
Ruach City Church have written to local organisations regarding future community use of the theatre auditorium. “The below has been proposed in terms of pricing, however Bishop has advised that 2026 should be made free of charge for… Read More
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