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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 list (which is the register’s 20th anniversary in Theatres Trust’s 50 year). You can access the presentation slides on the Trust’s website and a recording of the event on their YouTube channel.
The theatre’s entry in the 2026 register is here. Our Statement of Heritage Significance gives much more information about the theatre’s importance. This is one of our range of publications about the theatre and our visions for its future.
The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre have mixed feelings as the theatre is listed as ‘at risk’ once again this year (its 9th year). It is sad that the theatre remains at risk when there is a funded commercial operator willing to take on the building, renovate it, and use it to create new productions, while also supporting community use. But it is good that the theatre’s potential is recognised by the Theatres Trust (and many others including Lambeth and the GLA) who have supported, and continue to support, our campaign to reawaken this “sleeping beauty” for the benefit of the community.
Our campaign continues, to bring back the theatre to use for the benefit of the community. Current threats include an planning application to convert the theatre into a church, even though there is a theatre company with funding and shows to bring back commercial theatre and community access.
Press coverage includes:
BBC London, 7 July 2026, by Amy Clarke: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yzzz7vpzxo
Four historic London theatres on at risk register
The Standard, 7 July 2026, by Niva Yadav: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-theatre-west-end-show-closed-risk-register-b1289082.html
Four London theatres at risk of closure amid ‘very challenging’ conditions. Three of the theatres are facing redevelopment plans to be turned into places of worship.
Radio Jackie, 9 July 2026, by Lucy Mayer: https://radiojackie.com/streatham-hill-theatre-remains-on-theatres-trust-at-risk-register/ with audio
Streatham Hill Theatre remains on Theatres Trust At Risk Register.
The Stage, 7 July 2026, by Hattie Fisk: https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/preston-guild-hall-and-the-forum-in-cumbria-added-to-theatres-at-risk-list
Preston Guild Hall and the Forum in Cumbria added to Theatres at Risk list
Arts Professional, 7 July 2026, by Theo Bosanque: https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/barrows-forum-among-those-added-to-theatres-at-risk-register
Barrow’s Forum among those added to Theatres at Risk Register
Preston Guild Hall is also added to the list, while Abbeydale Picture House and Leith Theatre have been removed after making ‘significant progress’.
Broadway World, 7 July 2026, by Stephi Wild: https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Theatres-Trust-Reveals-Theatres-at-Risk-Register-2026-20260706
Theatres Trust Reveals Theatres at Risk Register 2026
The 2026 Theatres at Risk Register comprises of 39 theatres across the UK under threat of closure, redevelopment or severe decay.