"Something's coming, I don't know what it is - but it is gonna be great!"

Jean Cocteau's psychological drama exploring claustrophobic family dynamics, Intimate Relations, began a week long run in Streatham on 11th June 1951.

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On 8th June 1959, the comedy Happy Days came to Streatham Hill Theatre, starring Thora Hird and a pre-Elsie Tanner Pat Phoenix!

Comedy powerhouse Max Miller came to Streatham Hill Theatre on 8th June 1942.

More about the incredible under stage mechanics at Streatham Hill Theatre.

As one of the largest and most up to date stages in London, Streatham Hill Theatre could host amazing spectacle - such as an on stage plane crash in 'Silver Wings' (1931) and a sinking ship for Ivor Novello's 'Glamourous Night' (1935)!

Dorchester Follies made sure glamour and entertainment returned to Streatham after the blackout.

After the show, it would have been a short walk for Stanley Lupino to get to his home on Leigham Court Road!

As this review of his opening night in Streatham suggests, Sid was a massive star but, sadly, almost no film of his act remains and he is little remembered today.

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Even during The Depression, the show must go on!

21st May 1951: Béla Lugosi in Streatham! Note the signature on the poster.

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The popular musical comedy, Call Me Madam, came to Streatham on 18th May 1953.

Fresh from a West End run, the thriller Mile Away Murder came to Streatham Hill Theatre on 17th May 1937.

On this day 16th May 1932, superstar tenor Richard Tauber came to Streatham Hill Theatre.

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14th May 1962: A stunning line up of writing and performing talent featured in the review One Over The Eight.

14th May 1934: John Gielgud led the cast at Streatham Hill Theatre.

The effervescent Cicely Courtneidge began a two week run of Ivor' Novello's 'Gay's The Word' on this day in 1952.

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The magnificent Joyce Grenfell began a week long engagement in Streatham on 9th May 1957.

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Ronnie Corbett at Streatham Hill Theatre in May 1957.

The twisty thriller, Line Engaged, began a run at Streatham Hill Theatre on 6th May 1935.

Staff at the local glue and rubber works staged a charity night on 5th May 1941.

3rd May 1937: "It is impossible not to be thrilled by Edgar Wallace".

On this day - 1st May 1933. Over forty years later, actor Ballard Berkley enjoyed late fame as The Major in 'Fawlty Towers'!

It is great to see the return of Kite Day to Streatham Common! Come and meet us there on 10th May.

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An amazing cast came to Streatham Hill Theatre on 27th April 1936 in a production of Romeo and Juliet.

A taste of Spain came to Streatham Hill Theatre on 25th April 1960!

On this day - 25th April 1955.

Happy Birthday to the Bard!

A production of The Diary Of Anne Frank began a week long run at Streatham Hill Theatre on 22nd April 1957.

The Gimmick opened at Streatham Hill Theatre on 20th April 1959.

The musical comedy Sally Who?, starring Jessie Matthews, opened at Streatham Hill Theatre on 17th April 1933.

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The satirical play Under The Sycamore Tree opened at Streatham Hill Theatre on 14th April 1952, prior to a West End run. The V&A hold a great model of Oliver Messel's set design. Read more here - https://streathamhilltheatre.org/under-the-sycamore-tree-1952

Breath Of Spring - a comedy about retirement home residents dealing in stolen fur coats - opened at Streatham Hill Theatre on 13th April 1959.

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After a long West End run, the musical extravaganza Blackbirds opened in Streatham on 8th April 1935.

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Commencing Monday 4th April 1932, a production of Julius Caesar at Streatham Hill Theatre.

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Yvonne Arnaud was the star of the production of The Improper Duchess, opening in Streatham on 28th March 1932. Many of the cast went on to repeat their roles in the 1936 film version.