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Theatres Trust says Streatham Hill still 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

Ruach reveal two electrical fires at the Theatre đŸ“ș

A passer-by has told us “There is a total power outage to the building, Merkur slots closed and a sign on the door. No other lights on anywhere, the last time there was a single light in the… Read More

Heart Streatham features SHT Vision and Theatre Proposals

The Christmas Issue (pp8-9) of Heart Streatham magazine features the Friends vision for Streatham Hill Theatre, including proposals from award-winning director Thom Southerland who wants to bring back theatre and community access to the building.

Michael ‘Big Lad’ Burgess-Shaw

The Friends have been shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely passing of ‘Big Lad’ at the age of 45 on Saturday 2nd November 2024. We were introduced to him by one of our members, Martin Clark,… Read More

SHT in Questions to Lambeth Council

Streatham Hill Theatre was covered in questions to Lambeth Council on 16th October 2024. Item 7 of the 16th October 2024 Council meeting was ‘Questions from Councillors’ – see Item 15 on pages 12/13 of the ‘Final Council Questions… Read More

Riverside Radio interview đŸ“»

Our chairman David Harvey, interviewed by Andy Bungay at Riverside Radio, about the current situation with the theatre, Lambeth and Ruach City Church… Part 1 at around 32 mins Part 2 at around 40 mins

Notice of AGM 18th September 2024 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 Wednesday 18th September 2024 to… Read More

Ruach City Church Opening 30th June 2024

In our last newsletter we noted that Ruach City Church are opening SHT for their first church service at 10am on Sunday 30th June, and that the Bishop has extended an invitation to anyone who wishes to attend…. Read More

Theatres Trust considers theatre still at risk in 2024 đŸ“ș

Streatham Hill Theatre remains at risk in the 2024 At Risk Register maintained by Theatres Trust. “We have just published our annual list of theatres under threat of permanent closure, redevelopment, or demolition across the UK. This year’s Theatres… Read More

Asset of Community Value status awarded again

Back in 2018, Lambeth Council approved (PDF) our nomination (PDF) of Streatham Hill Theatre as an Asset of Community Value (ACV), confirmed (PDF) in early 2019 after a review requested (PDF) by the owners and our flashmob demonstration. The original ACV expired in July 2023 and The Friends applied for… Read More