Reprieve for historic Streatham Hill Theatre

Some great news from Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre - the Art Deco bingo hall on Streatham Hill that in its hay day helped give Streatham its reputation as the West End of South London. 

Lambeth Council has approved its nomination of the theatre as an Asset of Community Value. This means that the community has an opportunity to buy the premises should the owner wish to sell to anyone at all. The Friends group has a vision to return the building to its former glory as an arts centre and creative hub. 

Auditions tomorrow (Thurs) for Streatham Theatre Company's next show

Free open auditions will continue tomorrow (Thursday 26th September) for the Streatham Theatre Company's next show.

They take place at 6.45pm for 7pm, at Vinters Studios, 1b Sunnyhill Road, Streatham, SW16 2UG

They are open to all and there is no need to prepare.

The next show will be performed in early November (subject to venue arrangements). It's based on a Sherlock Holmes radio play and has been adapted and enhanced by Frances Bruce who has recently become the company's Artistic Director.

Set in the radio studio during the special live anniversary performance of a Sherlock Holmes story, the tensions and conficts between the members of the cast and production team which have built up during the long running series come to a head. The off-mic drama threatens to interfere with the live braodcast, but whatever happens the show must go on...

There are a range of parts in both the radio cast and the production team with flexibility in age and sex.

People are invited to come along whether interested in auditioning for a part, or are interested in helping behind the scenes.

Audition pieces will be provided so you don't need to prepare, but do bring details of any dates when you won't be available from now until mid-November.

The auditions are free and open to members and non-members, but if cast you will need to join Streatham Theatre Company.

You can like Streatham Theatre company on Facebook here. Visit their website here.

Streatham's new 'open access' theatre company

Streatham will take centre stage next week with the launch of its own theatre group.

The Streatham Theatre Company has been created by local residents, including actors, directors, producers, writers, technicians and others who have a passion for the performing arts.

The Company aims to create opportunities for people in the area to gain real life theatre experience and practical skills across all aspects of creating and staging productions, such as writing, directing, lighting, sound, costume and make-up as well as acting. The group is open to all - theatre novices and theatre professionals.

Streatham Theatre Company’s first production will be performed at the Streatham Festival in July (11-14). Bernie C. Byrnes who brings considerable professional theatre experience (as writer, director and actor) will be directing the production.

If you have always had a desire to ‘tread the boards’ or to help ‘behind the scenes’, and would like to join the group or get involved with the production then contact info@streathamtheatre.org.uk, come to the launch event on 19th April at 7.30pm at The White Lion, or telephone 020 3432 5710.

Even if you don’t want to take part in productions, the company also plans to hold regular social events, with readings, quizzes etc.

You can find more information on our website www.streathamtheatre.org.uk, like on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @StreathamTheatr [note no final e].