London Borough of Waltham Forest
Soho Theatre Walthamstow
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Leisure
Project Story
Project Brief
We were appointed by Waltham Forest Council to deliver the £30m+ restoration and refurbishment of the iconic former Granada cinema building in Walthamstow.
Originally opened in the 1930s, the building has been reimagined as a 960-seat cultural and entertainment venue, with its future secured as the new home of Soho Theatre Walthamstow.
The aim was to revive the building’s historic character while creating a vibrant, multi-use space that supports local creativity and the night-time economy.
Project Solution
We completed a comprehensive restoration and refurbishment of the Grade II* listed building, delivering modern facilities while preserving its unique heritage.
Works included the full refurbishment of the main auditorium, complete with a new stage and seating layout designed to enhance sightlines and acoustics.
We introduced three new bar areas, two studio spaces, a media suite and a café catering to local residents and visiting audiences.
Key architectural elements, including the ziggurat ceiling, foyer and main façade, were sensitively restored and repaired.
Project Outcome
- Bringing a derelict building in the heart of Walthamstow back to contemporary standards.
- A lively historic entertainment space, with modern facilities.
- Significant energy efficiencies from the installed voltaic solar panels and new energy efficient façade.
- More than £6.7 million invested in social and economic value
- Over 60 new jobs created and 4,000+ hours donated by our team to support training and youth employment
- This theatre has now been removed from the ‘Theatres At Risk’ register







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Project Manager: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Architect: Bond Bryan
Quantity Surveyor: Aecom
Services Engineer: GDM Partnerships