Four London theatres at risk of closure, redevelopment, or demolition
The Theatres Trust has published its latest At Risk Register, revealing 39 theatres in the UK facing potential closure or redevelopment challenges. Among these, four theatres in London, including Borough Hall, Streatham Hill Theatre, Tottenham Palace Theatre, and Intimate Theatre, have been identified again this year. A notable concern is that three of these venues plan to transform into churches. The Intimate Theatre has been on the watch list for seven years, slated for redevelopment. Local advocates urge government intervention to help preserve these cultural landmarks, which struggle with financial sustainability and restoration challenges.
Key facts
- 39 theatres across the UK are on the 20th edition of the Theatres Trust At Risk Register.
- Four London theatres are at risk: Borough Hall, Streatham Hill Theatre, Tottenham Palace Theatre, and the Intimate Theatre.
- All four London theatres were also named in last year's list.
- Three of the four London theatres face development proposals to become places of worship.
- Intimate Theatre in Enfield has been on the register for 7 years and has council permission for redevelopment into a parish hall and housing.
- Streatham Hill Theatre, Grade II-listed, awaits a recommendation from Lambeth Council after an application to convert it into a church.
- Tottenham Palace has been on the register since 2019 and is already used as a place of worship; it has suffered significant water damage.
- Phil Adaleke, director of the Eden Group leasing Borough Hall, called for government support and grants for local theatres.
Entities
Institutions
- Theatres Trust
- Eden Group
- Lambeth Council
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Borough Hall
- Streatham Hill Theatre
- Tottenham Palace Theatre
- Intimate Theatre
- Enfield
- Greenwich
- West End