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 2009

The Access London Theatre autumn 2009 brochure lists over 140 audio described, captioned and sign language interpreted performances taking place this autumn, 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 2009 brochure Rich Text Format
• Access London Theatre autumn 2009 brochure PDf format

Access Guide to London's Theatres

The new edition of the Access Guide to London's Theatres is a comprehensive source of access information for West End theatres. The guide is available in print, large print, on tape and in Braille. To obtain your free copy, contact SOLT on 020 7557 6713. This edition was produced with funding from Arts Council England.
Write to Access Guide, SOLT, 32 Rose Street, London WC2E 9ET or email enquiries@solttma.co.uk, including a stamp addressed A5 envelope (88p).

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 2008) 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

The West End Theatre Audience Report (2003/4) is the result of a major qualitative research project by MORI into the exact profile of current theatre audiences. As well as giving invaluable demographic data, the report examines such topics as media consumption, transport, associated spending and booking preferences in theatre audiences, and will be of interest to producers, theatre managers, marketing personnel and the academic sector. The report costs £45 (+ £2.50 postage and packing). Copies of the 1997/8 report are also available.
Call 020 7557 6700 to place your credit card order.

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