Ma(r)d about the Bard? No other figure looms quite as large in the English-speaking theatre world as William Shakespeare, thanks to his impact on our language, his oft-imitated plots and tropes – and, of course, his wonderful and timeless plays. 

In this selection, we've rounded up a globe-busting range of books and playscripts, perfect for any Shakespeare fan – such as fascinating, in-depth looks as memorable productions, practical guides to performing his work, and tie-in editions of some of the plays (including a few by Shakespeare's contemporaries) – all available at 40% off in our Sale.

Plus, £1 from every book sold in our Sale will go to the Theatre Artists Fund, which continues to provide emergency support for theatre-workers and freelancers across the UK affected by the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the theatre sector.

Remember, everything included in the Sale has been handpicked from the shelves at NHB HQ, and stock is strictly limited. So if you see something you want, move fast to avoid missing out – because once it's gone, it's gone!

Take a look at what's on offer below, and head back to our main Sale page to browse the whole range of playscripts and books currently available at a very special 40% discount, for a limited time only.