Publications

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 London Theatre brochure for theatregoers with a disability.

The Official London Theatre Guide

The Official London Theatre Guide was established in 1922 and now has a nationwide circulation of 145,500. 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.

To enquire about distribution or advertising please email enquiries@solttma.co.uk.

Access London winter 2012

The Access London Theatre winter 2012 brochure lists over 110 audio-described, captioned and sign language interpreted performances taking place in January, February, March and April 2012; ranging across children's theatre, drama, musicals and dance. It is a fantastic 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 large print, Braille and on tape or CD. 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

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 2010) is available now priced £45 (+ £2.50 postage and packing). Old reports are now £5 – please enquire.

Call 020 7557 6700 to place your credit card order or download an order form.

The West End Theatre Audience Report

The West End Theatre Audience Report 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 of London Theatre at regular intervals by leading research company Ipsos MORI. The last survey was undertaken in 2008/2009 and the report is crammed with insights, providing an indispensible 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:

Who are the West End theatre audience
What motivates them to visit the theatre
How they book tickets
How much they spend and on what
How they use the internet and other media channels
How they travel
How they view key issues facing the theatre industry
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This full-colour illustrated report is available at £20.00 (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
166 pages ISBN 978-0-9550560-4-8 Published: March 2010

The Wyndham Report

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.

After Wyndham

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

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