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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

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

Lambeth’s new Night Time Economy Strategy

Streatham Arts Community has reported on Lambeth’s launch of its new strategy. Amongst its key points are: Protecting grassroots music, theatre and arts venues through updates to licensing and planning rules, including embedding the ‘Agent of Change’ principle to protect existing… Read More

Brixton Chamber Orchestra Concert at Streatham Hill Theatre 19 December 2025

Brixton Chamber Orchestra will stage a concert at the theatre on 19th December at 7pm as part of their 2025 Christmas Estates Tour, staging 11 free gigs across Lambeth from Friday 12th to Sunday 22nd December. “We’re back… Read More

Notice of AGM 9th October 2025 at 8pm

Please save the date, and register online via our Events page. NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre will be held at 8pm on Thursday 9th October 2025 to… Read More

Streatham Society Newsletter features the Friends and SHT

The latest edition of Streatham Society‘s newsletter magazine (Summer 2025 No. 261) features an article on the planning application by Ruach City Church showing our architects’ vision for the theatre, plus our talk to the Society last month.

Patron Samira Ahmed elected President of 20th Century Society

Our patron Samira Ahmed has been elected as the new President of the Twentieth Century Society. Samira is a journalist, broadcaster and writer whose work explores the intersection of popular culture, heritage, art, science, politics and social change. She… Read More

Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

At very short notice, Ruach City Church called a special prayer service at Streatham Hill Theatre on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 which dealt exclusively with the state of the building.  Key points of interest are: 16 Minutes –… Read More

Mayor of London questioned on Ruach Planning Application

On 19 June 2025, London Assembly member Hina Bokhari, OBE (Liberal Democrat) asked the Mayor of London two questions about the pending change of use planning application. He replied on 24 June 2025. Question 1 (MQ2120): In 2020… Read More