The Society of London Theatre produces a range of publications and reports, including The Official London Theatre Guide, The Box Office Data Report and The Access Guide to London's West End Theatres for theatregoers with a disability.
The Official London Theatre Guide was established in 1922 and now has a nationwide circulation of 175,500. Published fortnightly, it includes listings of current productions, information on new productions, a Theatreland map and other useful information for theatregoers. It is distributed free of charge in the UK and abroad through arts, tourist and travel networks.
The Theatre List is published twice a
month and includes comprehensive information about current and future theatre
events along with contact details for theatre managements and PR and marketing
details. Of particular value to national and regional newspapers, magazines,
broadcasters and group organisers, as well as committed theatregoing members of
the public, The Theatre List is available by subscription. Current annual rates
are £45 UK, £55 Europe and £75 World.
Call 020 7557 6700 to place your credit
card order.
Download a (pdf format) subscription form.
View a (pdf format) sample edition.
The Access London Theatre autumn 2010 brochure lists over 120 audio described, captioned and sign language interpreted performances taking place in September, October, November and December 2010, ranging across children's theatre, drama, musicals and dance. It is a fantastic new tool for anyone who finds it hard to see or hear everything that is taking place on stage. To receive your free copy and to be added to our regular mailing list, please call 020 7557 6700 or email enquiries@solttma.co.uk.
The brochure is available in a range of accessible formats. To download a pdf or rich text version please visit the links below. Both files will open in a new browser window.
The Box Office Data Report is
published annually. Researched and written by Richard Andrews of Performance
Report, it provides detailed information on attendances and audience trends for
the previous year, including seasonal variations. The Box Office Data Report is
essential reading for theatre investors, producers, marketing managers and box
offices, as well as the academic sector. The latest report (Box Office Data
2009) is available now priced £45 (+ £2.50 postage and packing). Some previous
reports are still available at the same price – please enquire.
Call 020 7557
6700 to place your credit card order or download an order form.
The West End Theatre Audience Report (2010) looks at who attends London’s theatres - their profile, habits and attitudes.
This unique and comprehensive survey is carried out on behalf of the Society at regular intervals by leading research company IPSOS MORI. This new edition, crammed with up-to-date insights, will be an indispensable tool for anyone working in, studying or with an interest in the London theatre sector.
The result of a major pan-industry market research programme, the report’s findings include:
This full-colour illustrated report is available at £50.00 (plus postage and packing). To place a credit card order call SOLT on 020 7557 6700. Bulk orders and orders from educational establishments may be eligible for a discount – please ask.
The West End Theatre Audience 2010
166 pages ISBN 978-0-9550560-4-8 Published: March 2010
The Wyndham Report (1998) was commissioned by The Society of London Theatre, researched by MORI and written by Tony Travers of The London School of Economics. The brief for the report was to provide a detailed analysis of the effect of the London theatre industry on the nation's economy. The report reveals the West End theatre industry as an economic powerhouse, bolstering the UK economy with thousands of jobs and millions of pounds of tourist and industry spending, whilst creating significant tax yields and a major balance of payments surplus.
A year on from the publication of the
Wyndham Report, the Society published an update on the issues and debates that
have arisen in response to the report: After Wyndham – Key issues in London
Theatre (November 1999) in pdf format.
After Wyndham Report