National Theatre Bookshop

National Theatre Bookshop Britain’s leading theatre book retailer based in the National Theatre on the South Bank in London

A snapshot of newly published plays and playscripts 📸Place a pre-order today and we'll ship these to you as soon as the ...
11/08/2026

A snapshot of newly published plays and playscripts 📸

Place a pre-order today and we'll ship these to you as soon as the title arrives in store. All good things are worth the wait!

Happy World Book Lovers Day! ❤️What better way to celebrate than by diving into this year's Booker Prize Longlist? These...
09/08/2026

Happy World Book Lovers Day! ❤️

What better way to celebrate than by diving into this year's Booker Prize Longlist? These are the books everyone will be talking about.

Whether you're looking for your next great read or hoping to predict this year's winner, now's the perfect time to explore the longlist.

Stop by the National Theatre Bookshop to browse the full collection.

07/08/2026

Are you in need of a gift for yourself? For a friend? A partner?

No need to stress because NT Bookshop have you covered. We have kimonos, totes, caps, pins, keyrings ... the list goes on and on.

Head in store or online to maxx with us.

A special thank you to playwright Mark Rosenblatt for stopping by the National Theatre Bookshop to sign copies of Giant!...
05/08/2026

A special thank you to playwright Mark Rosenblatt for stopping by the National Theatre Bookshop to sign copies of Giant! ✍️📚

We're so pleased to have signed playtexts available - the perfect keepsake for theatre lovers and anyone inspired by this remarkable play.

Pop into the Bookshop to pick up your copy while signed editions last!

03/08/2026

Do you like flowers?🌸

We have a curated selection of gradening and floral-themed items, including botanical homewares, floral garlands, and eco-friendly accessories inspired by nature and the theatre's rooftop Dye Garden.

Head to the bookshop and pick up your own gardening collection!

5 Nick Hern Books Picks from the Shelf!Discover five brilliant reads from , the UK's leading specialist theatre publishe...
31/07/2026

5 Nick Hern Books Picks from the Shelf!

Discover five brilliant reads from , the UK's leading specialist theatre publisher. From plays currently on stage to exciting new recommendations, there's something for every theatre lover.

Pick one up in the bookshop and let us know your favourite! ✨

Still thinking about Lava by Benedict Lombe. A play that lingers long after the curtain falls - raw, poetic, and deeply ...
29/07/2026

Still thinking about Lava by Benedict Lombe. A play that lingers long after the curtain falls - raw, poetic, and deeply human.

If you're in New York, don't miss Shifters, also by Benedict Lombe, now at Cherry Lane Theatre. Two powerful works from a playwright whose voice continues to resonate.

And while you're at it, sign up to the Black Plays Archive and discover more incredible Black playwrights and stories.

Have you seen the Odyssey? 🐴If not, why not try these plays to give you your Greek, journey-led, strong main character f...
27/07/2026

Have you seen the Odyssey? 🐴

If not, why not try these plays to give you your Greek, journey-led, strong main character fix.

If yes, we have multiple plays stocked in our bookshop to continue your Odyssey love.

25/07/2026

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with us!

Disability Pride Month is marketed every July as a time to celebrate the stories - and the campaign for the rights of - Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent people. This year's theme is:

🌟The World Works Better With Us. 🌟

Curated in collaboration with the NT Disability Network, this collection features some of our favourite work from Disabled writers this year and a special title in memory of Disabled activist Alice Wone.

Whether you're a fiction fan, a cultural critic, an audience regular, or centre-stage, your story deserves to be told. Head to the bookshop to find more in our permanent Disability Pride Collection!

Behind every great performance is the art of stage design. Exploring the worlds of stage management, lighting, and sceni...
25/07/2026

Behind every great performance is the art of stage design. Exploring the worlds of stage management, lighting, and scenic design - where creativity meets precision. 🎭✨

Head to the NT Stage Design exhibition open from 10:00-24:00, Monday to Saturday in the National Theatre! Don't forget to visit the bookshop to pick up your own stage design inspiration.

Address

Bookshop, National Theatre, Upper Ground
London
SE19PX

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 10:30pm
Thursday 10am - 10:30pm
Friday 10am - 10:30pm
Saturday 10am - 10:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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