Choose some Christmas crackers from this selection of some of our bestselling titles of the year, as well as many of the most popular and critically acclaimed shows of 2024.
Plus, keep an eye out for a number of editions which feature exclusive bonus content – such as poems from Jade Anouka in HEART, interviews with David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in Macbeth, the lyrics to a dozen deleted or alternative songs in next to normal, and more.
The Actor and the Space - SIGNED COPY
An inspirational book on acting, tackling the fundamental questions that face any actor. By a world-leading theatre director, the founder of Cheek by Jowl.
The Bounds
A darkly comedic tale of national divides, folk horror and the end of the world as we know it. Premiered at Live Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne, and the Royal Court Theatre, London.
Cyrano
By Virginia Gay Original author Edmond RostandA joyous, gender-flipped retelling of Edmond Rostand's classic play, first performed by Melbourne Theatre Company, and a hit at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe before transferring to Park Theatre, London.
Developing Your Emotional Health: The Compact Guide
A practical, empowering guide for performers and creatives, helping you navigate and overcome the pressures and demands of a career in the arts.
The Drama School Handbook
Getting In, Getting On and Getting Out There
By John Abbott Foreword by Leo WoodallThe essential guide to drama schools and what lies beyond, full of honest, expert advice from an acting teacher with decades of experience.
An Enemy of the People
Ibsen's provocative play about truth in a society driven by power and money, given a startling contemporary spin in Thomas Ostermeier and Florian Borchmeyer's acclaimed version, here in an English translation by Duncan Macmillan.
The Fear of 13 (stage version)
The extraordinary play based on the true story of Nick Yarris, who served twenty-two years on Death Row. Premiered at the Donmar Warehouse in 2024, starring Adrien Brody.
Giant
A stage play exploring the life and legacy of that fiendishly charismatic icon, Roald Dahl. Premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2024 and transferring to the West End in 2025. Winner of Best New Play at both the Olivier and Critics' Circle Theatre Awards.
HEART
By Jade AnoukaA raw and honest exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery. The debut play by acclaimed actor Jade Anouka.
The Human Body
A play of political and private passions, set in the 1940s against a backdrop of the foundation of the NHS. Premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, London, in 2024.
Infinite Life
By Annie BakerA surprisingly funny inquiry into the complexity of suffering, and what it means to desire in a body that's failing you. UK premiere at the National Theatre, London.
King Troll (The Fawn)
A dystopian stage play exploring migrant experiences in all their complexity – and the troll that lives within all of us. Premiered by Kali Theatre at New Diorama Theatre, London, in 2024.
LAMDA Acting Anthology: Volume 5
By LAMDA Exams100 speeches and scenes for Learners entering LAMDA Graded Examinations in Performance: Acting from Grade 1 to Grade 5.
LAMDA Verse and Prose Anthology: Volume 20
By LAMDA ExamsAn anthology of the set selection of verse and prose pieces for Learners entering LAMDA Graded Examinations in Communication: Speaking Verse and Prose from Entry Level to Grade 8, and LAMDA Introductory Graded Examinations from Stage 1 to Stage 3 (Solo and Group).
Macbeth (Donmar Warehouse edition)
By William Shakespeare Edited by Max WebsterShakespeare's most extraordinary psychological drama in a version premiered at the Donmar Warehouse in 2023, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, directed by Max Webster. With behind-the-scenes material exploring how the production was conceived and developed.
A Mirror
By Sam HolcroftSam Holcroft's elusive and explosive new play about censorship, authorship and free speech, premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London, in August 2023, directed by Jeremy Herrin.
The Motive and the Cue
By Jack ThorneThe West End edition of the fierce, funny play about a clash of theatrical titans, Richard Burton and John Gielgud, winner of the Evening Standard Award for Best Play and the Critics' Circle Award for Best New Play.
next to normal
By Tom Kitt and Brian YorkeyThe West End edition of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical.
Oedipus
By Robert Icke Original author SophoclesSophocles' epic tragedy transformed into an essential, explosive human thriller by visionary director Robert Icke.
Player Kings
Shakespeare's Henry IV Parts 1 & 2
By William Shakespeare Adapted by Robert IckeShakespeare's great history plays, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, brought together in a visionary new version adapted by award-winning writer and director Robert Icke.
Red Pitch
A fast-paced and sharp-edged play telling a coming-of-age story about three young footballers, exploring the impact of gentrification and regeneration on London's communities. Winner of the 2022 George Devine Award.
Shed: Exploded View
A devastating play about violence, love and loss. Winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting.
Shifters
A fierce, funny and intoxicating play about the enduring power – and fragility – of memory and love. Published alongside the 2024 West End transfer.
Slave Play
A play that rips apart history to shed new light on the nexus of race, gender, and sexuality in twenty-first-century America. New edition published alongside the West End production in 2024.
Some Demon
A grippingly authentic play about living with an eating disorder, winner of the 2023 Papatango New Writing Prize.
Standing at the Sky's Edge (West End edition)
By Chris Bush and Richard HawleyChris Bush and Richard Hawley's musical, a history of modern Britain told through the stories of one Sheffield housing estate. Winner of the Best New Musical award at the 2023 Olivier Awards.
The Unfriend
Steven Moffat's hilarious satirical play about middle-class England's disastrous instinct always to appear nice.
Weather Girl
A blistering dark comedy about wrecking the places we love. Premiered at Summerhall during the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.