Save Soho

Save Soho was created on December 1st 2014 by local Soho singer songwriter Tim Arnold and actor Stephen Fry after the closure and repossession of world renown club Madame Jojo’s. Under's their instigation, a coalition of performers, residents and politicians came together out of concern for the future of Soho's historic role as a national platform for the performing arts.

Keeping Soho inclusive, not exclusive. Save Soho's aim is to protect and nurture the future of performing arts venues in Soho. Save Soho is an independent group with no affiliations to other Soho groups or organisations.

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Steven Fry warned that “the future of Soho could change dramatically” if plans are approved to demolish “two blocks of Soho for a new train station that will bring double the footfall of King’s Cross Underground into and around” the area. “That’s 270,000 people every three-hour peak right on the corner of Frith Street and Shaftesbury Avenue,” he added.

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Save Soho is reaching out to to the landowners, so that we can offer them the rich experience of all our supporters in the entertainment industry to advise on future plans. Together, we can safeguard the future of the performing arts in Soho.

Stephen Fry and Tim Arnold, December 2014

"Save Soho is not about shrieking at landowners or trying to shame them or anything of that nature. Save Soho is really hoping to be given a small consultational part in their plans." Stephen Fry, Chairman of Save Soho

"Soho has always depended on building around and adding to what has gone before, not by replacing it." Tim Arnold, Founder of Save Soho

Message rom Stephen Fry:

The future of Soho could change dramatically this coming June when we anticipate the transport minister announcing the approval of CrossRail 2. It will allow the demolition of two blocks for a new train station that will bring double the footfall of Kings Cross Underground into and around Soho. That’s 270 thousand people every three hour peak right on the corner of Frith Street and Shaftesbury Avenue. We do not oppose CrossRail 2. However, we oppose any decision to include Soho in the scheme. I have supported the Save Soho movement since it began and have assisted Tim Arnold and the Save Soho group whenever possible. Please join us by signing this petition for yours and our Soho. Stephen Fry, chairman of Save Soho