We are the premier theatre bookshop in the UK situated in the heart of the National Theatre on the South Bank in London. Shop plays from our extensive playwall here.
From stage to page, read your favourite National Theatre plays from the comfort of your home.
Our plays for young people collection features texts written specifically for a younger audience.
Discover our collection of the latest published playtexts and upcoming playwrights.
Buy three playtexts and receive 25% off your fourth playtext.
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Choose from our Signed, National Theatre or Play in the Post subscriptions, and discover new plays each month.
Our collection features plays found in the Black Plays Archive, an online catalogue of the first professional theatre production in the UK of plays written by African, Caribbean and Black British playwrights.
Our collection highlights a broad selection plays by Global Majority playwrights.
Our Disability Pride collection has been curated for us by the National Theatre's Disability Network.
Our dedicated team, with their knowledge and passion for theatre, are at the heart of everything we do. This collection features must-read plays, recommended to you by our team.
Are you a teacher or do you work in education? We offer special discounts for educational orders over £100. Please contact us for the discount.
Whilst we endeavour to have every play available on our online shop, we have such a vast amount on our playwall that some may be accidentally missed.
If you can't find a particular play on our online shop, please contact us for assistance.
