The Stage Christmas gift guide 2024: seven festive presents for theatre fans

Do Not Suffer for Your Art notebooks for actors

Both Feet, from £9.99

There is no actor or creative mind who doesn’t need a notebook. This recycled leather Do Not Suffer for Your Art notebook is the perfect gift for friends and family in the industry. Thoughtfully designed, eco-friendly and made to inspire, it is available from Both Feet Actor Training, whose website offers a host of gifts that speak theatre people’s language.
both-feet.co.uk/shop

The best new plays direct to your door, every month

Nick Hern Books, from £50

With a Playscript Subscription from leading theatre publisher Nick Hern Books, you can give a hand-picked, newly published script every month – from West End hits to drama from exciting emerging voices. Six-month and 12-month subscriptions are available, and you get a printable gift certificate to hand to the lucky recipient on the day. nickhernbooks.co.uk/subscriptions

Unwrap the magic of theatre
at home

National Theatre at Home, from £9.99

Put your loved ones centre stage with the perfect gift: a year of streamed theatre for the price of 10 months, or a monthly subscription from £9.99 With more than 90 shows available worldwide on mobile, desktop or TV, National Theatre at Home is more than a gift – it’s an experience they’ll cherish. ntathome.com

Hand-drawn theatre prints

Peter Hannah Art, from £29.75

Scottish actor Peter Hannah (OG Earl in the West End production of Waitress) sells giclee prints of his hand-drawn pen-and-ink designs of London theatres. Incredibly detailed, each one takes an average of 40 hours to complete, with show titles stylishly picked out in flashes of colour. One for theatre and architectural fans alike – bring your favourite West End shows direct to your home with the Peter Hannah Art Build Your Own West End series. Join notable fans such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Judi Dench, James McAvoy and Ncuti Gatwa.
peterhannahart.etsy.com; instagram.com/peterhannahart

Phantom of the Opera unisex embroidered sweatshirt

Border Rose, £33

This Phantom of the Opera sweatshirt design is consistently a bestseller for Border Rose. In fact, it has been so popular that the company recently brought out a matching tote bag and pin. It has more than 20 other musical-inspired designs embroidered on sweatshirts and tote bags, including Wicked, Heathers, Les Misérables, Moulin Rouge! and Falsettos. borderrosedesigns.co.uk

The Lazarus Calendar, in support of charity Acting for Others

Lazarus Theatre Company, from £9.99

Featuring 12 iconic Lazarus Theatre Company photographs, taken at Southwark Playhouse by Charles Flint, the Lazarus Calendar sold in support of theatrical charity Acting for Others is a fantastic stocking filler. Perfect for the home, office, classroom or rehearsal room, kick-start your theatrical 2025. lazarustheatrecompany.co.uk/lazaruscalendar

The Stage subscription

from £7.99

The number-one gift for anyone interested in the performing arts: a subscription to the oldest and best theatre publication in the world, providing access to the latest news, reviews, interviews and expert analysis. From just £7.99 per month for digital access, and £16.99 per month to include the weekly print edition, delivered direct to your nearest and dearest’s door (or stocking). thestage.co.uk/subscribe