Book-buying may have migrated online but there are still a number of fine bookshops in London that feature large theatre and performance sections. Find five of our favourite choices in this special Theatre Bookshop list.
1
French’s Theatre Bookshop at the Royal Court
As you would expect from the Royal Court, their bookshop provides a wealth of contemporary and modern drama; and is now combined with Samuel French’s famous bookshop, since it closed in Fitzrovia (after 187 years!).
Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS (Map)
Tel: 020 7565 5024
2
National Theatre Bookshop
Enormous range of theatre books including play scripts
South Bank, London, SE1 9PX (Map)
Tel: 020 7452 3456
3
The Calder Bookshop & Theatre
John Calder’s bookshop close to the Old Vic Theatre
51 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF (Map)
Tel: 020 7620 2900
4
Foyles
Extensive stage and screen section at Foyles’ flagship store
107 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DT
5
Judd Books
A shout-out for this impressive, long-running discount and second-hand bookshop in Bloomsbury, which includes a sizeable theatre and plays section.
82 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AG
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