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Our newest collection of exclusive theatre giftware is here!

Books for performers

Discover books on acting technique, movement, auditions and more

Pin-tastic accessories

Shop our collection of unique pin badges

Prints from our Archives

Add a theatrical touch to your home with our theatre prints

Welcome to the National Theatre Bookshop

Our shop is the world’s leading premier theatre shop with specialist theatre books at its heart, alongside bespoke and unique design-led gifts.

We are a creative hub bringing people together to share their passion and love of theatre in an imaginative and enticing way.

We champion people, stories and theatre, supporting emerging talent, playwrights and the wider theatre publishing industry.

Coming soon

War Horse returns!

War Horse is back on our stages nearly two decades after it's NT debut!

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Our digital playwall

NT plays

Read your favourite National Theatre play or discover a new play from our extensive list of productions.

New in plays

Find new plays and adaptations with our collection of newly published titles.

Student editions

Check out our extensive collection of helpful study guides for A-level and GCSE students.

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Bestselling Costume Scrunchies

Handmade from fabric off-cuts from the National Theatre's Costume department

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Books for theatre makers

Writing

Lighting

Costume

Available for pre-order

The Misanthrope

Pre-order your copy of the playtext and be amongst the first to read Martin Crimp's adaptation of Molière’s dark comedy

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By supporting the National Theatre Bookshop you are helping us to make great theatre that sparks imagination and brings people together, inspiring future generations of theatre lovers. We couldn’t do it without you.