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 Guide to London's West End Theatres 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 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

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.

Access London Theatre Autumn 2010

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.

• Access London Theatre autumn 2010 brochure PDf format
• Access London Theatre autumn 2010 brochure Rich Text Format

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 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)

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:

• 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

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

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