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Lambeth Local Plan Scoping Consultation

Lambeth has launched Round 1 of its Consultation on a new local plan, seeking feedback by 13th October 2026. There is a pop-up event at Streatham Library on 6th October 2026, and there is an online survey. Unfortunately… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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

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…. Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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