The buildings, which we have come to know as “the theatre”, are among the earliest ever built in Dalston Lane and are listed by Hackney Council as having special character and interest.
Despite this, they want to demolish them. The reason? A state-of-the-art underground station is planned for next door. Property speculation in the area has rocketed, and it will continue to increase as construction of the station approaches. Add to this the London Olympics - to be celebrated down the…