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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 3h

Thanks to the efforts of the Streatham Festival team and Streatham Theatre Company, there is an opportunity for guided tours of Streatham Hill Theatre next week! Tickets are FREE but very limited. More details on our website - https://streathamhilltheatre.org/streatham-festival-tour-of-the-theatre

Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 4d

THIS THURSDAY! The Annual General Meeting of The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre will be held at 8pm on 9th October. Full information here - https://streathamhilltheatre.org/notice-of-agm-9th-october-2025-at-8pm

Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 5d

UPDATE: The next potential date for the change of use application to be reviewed by Lambeth Planning is now 28th October. If you have not already done so, it is still possible to register your comments by email. Information on our Campaign Page - https://streathamhilltheatre.org/campaign

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 7d

On 2nd October 1961, the Brian Rix produced farce Simple Spymen, about two street musicians mistakenly being employed a bodyguards, came to Streatham following a three year run at the Whitehall Theatre.

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 8d

The Brendan Behan play The Quare Fellow came to Streatham Hill Theatre on 1st October 1956. Directed by Joan Littlewood, the cast featured Brian Murphy and, in his first stage role, Richard Harris.

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 10d

In a transfer from The Ambassadors, the romantic comedy The Man in Possession, starring Iris Hoey, began a week long run at Streatham Hill Theatre on 29th September 1930.

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 11d

We are very sorry to learn that the Crystal Palace Festival will not continue. Full story from News From Crystal Palace here -
https://newsfromcrystalpalace.wordpress.com/2025/09/22/thank-you-for-the-music-crystal-palace-festival-plays-its-last-note/

Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 12d

We believe that the Change of Use application for Streatham Hill Theatre will not be assessed by Lambeth until 7th October at the earliest - so there is still an opportunity to register your objection by e-mail!
More details on our site - https://streathamhilltheatre.org

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 15d

ICYMI: The Annual General Meeting of The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre will be held at 8pm on Thursday 9th October 2025. Full information on the AGM can be seen here - https://streathamhilltheatre.org/notice-of-agm-9th-october-2025-at-8pm

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 18d

Prior to transferring to the West End, the comedy Watch It Sailor - a sequel to the hit show Sailor Beware - came to Streatham Hill on 21st September 1959. A 24 year old Wanda Ventham can be spotted in the cast list!

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 18d

Before your very eyes! Arthur Askey was a regular pantomime dame at Streatham Hill Theatre but he also starred in his variety show there from 21st September 1942.

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 19d

More local advertising - this time we have a look at places to eat on Streatham High Road in 1961.

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 20d

These adverts from a 1954 Streatham Hill Theatre programme give a fascinating glimpse of the local area.

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 21d

As far as we know, the Change of Use application for Streatham Hill Theatre will not be assessed by Lambeth until October at the earliest. This means that there is still an opportunity to register your objection by e-mail. More information on our site - https://streathamhilltheatre.org

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 22d

Huge thanks to Knitting Norbury Together for this banner to publicise our campaign. The banner will be on display in various places around Streatham. Keep a lookout - if you see it, please post a pic on your socials!
More here - https://streathamhilltheatre.org/norbury-knitters-knit-banner-for-sht

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 23d

ICYMI: The Friends are giving a presentation on the SHT and our campaign to the Equity South London Branch meeting on Saturday 20th September 1-3 pm at Brixton House and online. Our London Equity member supporters are welcomed by the branch as guests.

Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 24d

Save the date! The Annual General Meeting of The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre will be held at 8pm on Thursday 9th October 2025. Full information on the AGM can be seen here - https://streathamhilltheatre.org/notice-of-agm-9th-october-2025-at-8pm

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 25d

The much loved Flanagan and Allen brought laughter and song to Streatham Hill Theatre on 14th September 1942.

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 27d

Stanley Holloway was the star of the music and comedy variety show Savoy Follies, opening at Streatham Hill Theatre on 12th September 1932.

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 28d

On 11th September 1929 it would be possible to invest in shares of the Streatham Hill Playhouse, as the theatre was originally known.

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 29d

Following a long and successful run at the London Coliseum, Cole Porter's Can Can came to Streatham Hill Theatre on 10th September 1956.

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · 29d

Our latest newsletter has an update on the current Change Of Use application and the date of our next Annual General Meeting. Read it here - https://tinyurl.com/AGMNews

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · Sep 9

Bingo At SHT 4: Live performance was also provided by the Mecca Bingo staff! Here we see Peter Gauci calling the numbers, the staff band and two of the crew performing as Pinky & Perky! Read more from Peter Gauci here - https://streathamhilltheatre.org/memories-of-the-mecca-days-from-peter-gauci

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · Sep 8

Bingo At SHT 3: Live performance by no means ended at the theatre during the Mecca Bingo period. Live acts would entertain in between sessions and live bands [and wrestling!] would appear on numerous one-off nights.

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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre @streathamhillt.bsky.social · Sep 7

Bingo At SHT 2: The Mecca Bingo staff magazine celebrating the Golden Jubilee of SHT in September 1978. Read more about bingo at the theatre here - https://streathamhilltheatre.org/memories-of-the-mecca-days-from-peter-gauci