Plays

My Neighbour Totoro Tickets

Name: My Neighbour Totoro
Start: 2026-02-04T19:00:00
End: 2026-02-04T21:00:00
Location: Gillian Lynne Theatre

Stage performance of My Neighbour Totoro with Totoro and Catbus characters in West End.

Furry creature on stage at My Neighbour Totoro West End show, surrounded by plants.

Child actor in pink dress during My Neighbour Totoro stage performance, West End.

Stage scene from My Neighbour Totoro show in West End with Totoro and child.

Duration

2 hr 40 min

The Olivier Award-winning adaptation of the Studio Ghibli film is back at Gillian Lynne Theatre for the holiday season!

4.9/5

(328)

Robert

Jan 2026

Verified booking

What a truly beautiful show! When booking I was excited to see how they would bring this lovely story to a live action/puppetry version. Without giving too much away, my mind was blown! This is a must-see for adults and children alike. The cast are amazing, Totoro and his friends will take your breath away, and the puppeteers must be congratulated for their amazing expertise. It's a spellbinding production that will stay with me for a very long time.

Haci

Dec 2025

Verified booking

Absolutely magical from start to finish! The My Neighbor Totoro theatre production was breathtaking — the stage design, costumes, music, and acting captured the spirit of the film perfectly while adding something truly special of its own. The atmosphere was cozy, emotional, and full of wonder. I smiled the entire time and even teared up a little. A must-see for any Studio Ghibli fan — or anyone who loves beautiful storytelling.

Shakira

Dec 2025

Verified booking

the actors were really good and it was inpressive and exciting to see how they changed the scenes and moved totoro and totoro's friends, I really cried a lot in the scene where he loses his little sister, the actors and the scene totally innered you into the story, I felt totally absorbed.

“Wow is too small a word!” (Broadway World). The “jaw-dropping” (Metro) multi-award-winning My Neighbour Totoro has found its new home in the West End and is now booking until August 2026.

Find your spirit with this "profoundly magical experience" (Elle) and winner of six Olivier awards, as the five-star, widely acclaimed adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s animated feature film appears on stage at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

With “blockbuster awe-inspiring puppets” (Time Out) from Puppetry Director & Designer Basil Twist and Puppetry Associate Mervyn Millar (War Horse), My Neighbour Totoro is brought to you by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi, in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV, and adapted by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) with direction from Phelim McDermott.

Discover this "huge, healing hug of a show" (The Stage) and book your My Neighbour Totoro London tickets now!

The story

Join sisters Satsuki and Mei as they move to their curious new home in the countryside. Exploring their unfamiliar surroundings, they soon encounter a world of spirits, spritesand magical creatures. Maybe it was all a dream? Or perhaps they really are now friends with the giant, ancient protector of the forest named 'Totoro' and his friend the 'Catbus'.

My Neighbour Totoro: Look into the first performance images >

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Chloe
Jan 2026
Verified booking
I loved Mon Voisin Totoro! The actors are very talented, the staging is meticulous and I think Totoro is very realistic on stage. It was MAGICAL, a return to childhood guaranteed, and I recommend it to everyone :)
Yim
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Last night’s performance of My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre was truly outstanding—an adaptation that doesn’t just “look beautiful,” but genuinely captures the spirit and emotional texture of the film. The production is packed with lovingly observed details, from iconic moments like the rainy bus-stop scene to the quiet, everyday gestures that make the story feel so human. It feels remarkably faithful to the original, while translating it into a stage language that is fresh, precise, and deeply immersive. The cast delivered consistently strong performances with impressive emotional control—natural, layered, and never exaggerated. What also stood out was the work of the kuroko-style stagehands: their scene changes and prop transitions were lightning-fast and incredibly clean, keeping the storytelling fluid without breaking the atmosphere for a second. The music team was exceptional as well—powerful live playing, excellent dynamics, and vocals that were genuinely beautiful and well-placed, enhancing the mood rather than overpowering it. Everything—acting, movement, design, music, pacing—felt perfectly balanced. Even now, I’m still thinking about it, with that lingering warmth and “afterglow” you only get from something truly special.
Robert
Jan 2026
Verified booking
What a truly beautiful show! When booking I was excited to see how they would bring this lovely story to a live action/puppetry version. Without giving too much away, my mind was blown! This is a must-see for adults and children alike. The cast are amazing, Totoro and his friends will take your breath away, and the puppeteers must be congratulated for their amazing expertise. It's a spellbinding production that will stay with me for a very long time.
Electra
Jan 2026
Verified booking
An amazing production. Me and my my daughter enjoyed the show so much ! It was well worth the money ! Even though our seats were at the far back on the top floor, visibility was excellent. A must see !
Niamh
Jan 2026
Verified booking
There is magic wrapped up in this production. To tell you what to expect would dampen the reveal, the wonder, the sensation it creates. What I will say if you've not seen one like this before.

Show details

Genre: Play

Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes (including a 20-minute interval)

Audience: Suitable for 6+

Theatre Name: Gillian Lynne Theatre

Theatre Facilities: Bar, cloakroom, restrooms, food and beverage allowance, gift shops, water fountain.

Dress Code: Smart casual

Cast and creatives

Leading roles: Victoria Chen as Mei, Ami Okumura Jones as Satsuki, Dai Tabuchi as Tatsuo, Jacqueline Tate as Granny Ōgaki, Ai Ninomiya as Singer (Kaze no Koe)

Director: Phelim McDermott

Adaptor / English Lyrics: Tom Morton-Smith

Composer & Executive Producer: Joe Hisaishi

Production Designer: Tom Pye

Costume Designer: Kimie Nakano

Puppetry Designer: Basil Twist

Additional info

Suggested age for this show is 6+, but younger guests are welcome. The show will be quite long, quite loud in parts, and possibly scary for some younger children at times. Children need to occupy their own seats at all times throughout the performance. This production is not suitable for children under 4 years of age (including babes in arms).

Keep in mind, the theater is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.