 The theatre in 2011 | |
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| Former names | South London Theatre Centre |
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| Address | 2A Norwood High Street London, SE27 United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°25′55″N 0°06′11″W / 51.431915°N 0.103191°W |
| Public transit |  West Norwood |
| Type | Community theatre |
| Capacity | 75–104 depending on configuration |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1967 |
| Rebuilt | 2016–2018 |
| Years active | 1967 to present |
| Architect | Owen Luder |
| Website | |
| http://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | West Norwood Fire Station |
| Designated | 25 January 2006 |
| Reference no. | 1392336 |
The South London Theatre is a community theatre housed in a Grade II listed[1] former fire station, in West Norwood in the London Borough of Lambeth, England. The first play opened in October 1967,[2] and it is now a busy theatrical venue, presenting more than 22 shows annually in its theatre space, which was remodelled during refurbishment of the Old Fire Station during the period 2015–2018. The theatre facilities also consist of two dedicated rehearsal spaces, an entire floor of wardrobe rooms[3] and a private basement bar, open Sunday to Friday evenings to audiences and members and which plays host to regular social events.
The adult theatre group welcomes both Full Members (participatory) and Friends of SLT (audience supporters) and stages productions across genres, including Shakespeare, theatrical classics, comedy, pantomime, musicals and modern cutting-edge drama. New writing is particularly encouraged, as are aspiring directors. All involvement at the theatre is on a volunteer basis with support and basic training provided as required.
Additionally, there is an active youth group[4] (known as the "SLT Youth Theatre") offering classes for young people aged 7–18yrs, on Saturdays during term time. The youth have their own showcases and are also encouraged to participate in the productions of the adult group.
The South London Theatre is a member of the Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain.[5]
- ^ Historic England (25 January 2006). "West Norwood Fire Station (1392336)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ "SLT History – sltarchive". sltarchive.co.uk. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ Fear, Bryon (8 December 2015). "Costume Hire". South London Theatre. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
- ^ [1] Archived 28 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Little Theatre Guild of Great Britain". Archived from the original on 20 June 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2010.