The National Theatre Bookshops
Discover Britain's leading specialist performing arts bookshop online or visit us in person and be inspired by our productions and iconic building. You’ll find books and gifts that capture our passion for theatre and the special vibrancy of the NT.
Choose from our exciting range of theatre books and play texts, plus show-related merchandise, posters and greetings cards.
The bookshop is easy to find on the ground floor facing Waterloo Bridge. Staffed by informed and committed booksellers, we’re open from 9.30 am to 10.45 pm Monday to Saturday, and 12 pm to 6 pm on performance Sundays.
The National Theatre poster archive is now available to browse and buy online from ntposters.org.uk . For more details of the project and a link to the poster site, go to our Archive posters page.
The Hire Department of the National Theatre houses an extensive collection of costumes, furniture, props, armour and swords from past National productions.
Available to anyone wishing to hire - other theatres, film and TV companies, amateur societies and educational organisations in the UK and overseas.
Gift Vouchers can be bought from the Box Office on 020 7452 3000. They are not available to buy online at present. If you already have a gift voucher you can redeem it online, by phone and in person. These Vouchers can be exchanged for tickets, backstage tours and items sold as part of the online ticket buying process.

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