NEWS TICKER
Samuel French Closes London Theatre Bookshop
Published on
February 16, 2017
By
douglasmayo
Samuel French's London Theatre Bookshop will close in Mid April.
We were saddened to hear today that play publisher Samuel French will close their theatre bookshop in London in mid-April.
Samuel French has been publishing plays in London for over 187 years, but faced with a rental increase of 200%, the shop's current location in Fitzroy Street was no longer tenable.
In an email thanking their loyal customer base Samuel French made the following statement "we want to thank our loyal customers from all over the world who’ve supported our bookshop through the years. We’ve loved meeting and helping you all, and we’re very grateful that the shop has played such an important part in the theatre community. Before the shop closes, we'll be throwing a party to say farewell and thank you to all of you, and to celebrate the wonderful times we've had." Samuel French will continue to sell theatre books online and their licensing division will continue.
The Closing Down Sale at Samuel French starts tomorrow with over 50% off everything in the London Store only.
VISIT SAMUEL FRENCH ONLINE
© BRITISHTHEATRE.COM 1999-2024 All Rights Reserved.
The BritishTheatre.com website was created to celebrate the rich and diverse theatrical culture of the United Kingdom. Our mission is to provide the latest UK theatre news, West End reviews, and insights into both regional theatre and London theatre tickets, ensuring enthusiasts can stay up to date with everything from the biggest West End musicals to cutting-edge fringe theatre. We are passionate about encouraging and nurturing the performing arts in all their forms.
The spirit of theatre is alive and thriving, and BritishTheatre.com is at the forefront of delivering timely, authoritative news and information to theatre lovers. Our dedicated team of theatre journalists and critics works tirelessly to cover every production and event, making it easy for you to access the latest reviews and book London theatre tickets for must-see shows.