THE GIFT LIST

Unique gifts for theatre lovers

5 best gifts for theatre lovers

Our selection of unique gifts for theatre lovers: theatre gifts such as a cast recording, a musicals book and a trivia book. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves the theatre.

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  1. Hamilton original Broadway cast recording (CD)

    Hamilton original Broadway cast recording (CD)

    The full original cast recording of Hamilton on CD. It's a gift for anyone who's seen the show or wants to know the songs before they go.

    Pros

    • The full score.

    Cons

    • On CD, so they’ll need a player.
    View on Amazon UK
  2. Hamilton: The Revolution

    Hamilton: The Revolution

    The full libretto of Hamilton with Lin-Manuel Miranda's notes, plus the story of how the show was made. It's a big, handsome book for a Hamilton fan.

    Pros

    • Full annotated libretto.

    Cons

    • A large, heavy book.
    View on Amazon UK
  3. Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story (DK)

    Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story (DK)

    DK's illustrated history of musicals, with a foreword by Elaine Paige, covers shows from the earliest operettas to modern hits. It's a lovely coffee-table book for a fan.

    Pros

    • Lots of photographs.
    View on Amazon UK
  4. Les Quizérables: musical trivia book

    Les Quizérables: musical trivia book

    A musical theatre quiz book that's ideal for a fan who knows every lyric. It's good fun for a group of theatre-loving friends.

    Pros

    • Fun to share.
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  5. Just the Ticket ticket stub organiser

    Just the Ticket ticket stub organiser

    An album with pockets for ticket stubs and space to note who they saw and what they thought. It turns a pile of old tickets into a keepsake.

    Pros

    • Keeps tickets together.
    View on Amazon UK

What to buy someone who loves the theatre

Theatre lovers often have a favourite show they've seen more than once. The best gifts for theatre lovers help them relive shows at home or enjoy the next one more, from cast recordings to books about their favourite shows. Tickets make a great present too if you know what they want to see.

How we picked these gifts for theatre lovers

We picked each product for what theatre lovers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.

Amazon shows the current price and delivery. Where we've checked that the US listing is the same product, the US link goes there. Otherwise you'll get the UK listing, labelled as such. More about our research.