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A new future for Streatham Hill Theatre

For many years now there has been a commercial theatre consortium, led by Thom Southerland and including partners from leading theatre groups, with a vision and funding to bring Streatham Hill Theatre back to life. Their proposals have… Read More

SHT Remains on the Historic England At Risk List 2026

Historic England’s most recent Heritage at Risk Register was published on 5 November 2026. The Register identifies heritage sites most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development. HE’s regional teams work… Read More

Shutters Closed

Ruach Shutters Streatham Hill Theatre

At the Streatham Hill Safer Neighbourhood Meeting on the evening of 21st October when discussing the Criminal and Anti-Social Behaviour (C/ASB) around the slot machine parlour in the front of the theatre, the concerned residents were told that… Read More

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

Lambeth Shortlisted for National Award

Lambeth council have been shortlisted for the Great Placemaking Partner award at the inaugural Theatres Trust Great British Theatres Awards, recognising its work with theatres and cultural organisations across the borough. Through capital investment, policy, partnerships and the… 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