Plays

My Neighbour Totoro Tickets

Name: My Neighbour Totoro
Start: 2026-06-18T19:00:00
End: 2026-06-18T21:40:00
Location: Gillian Lynne Theatre

Child on Totoro's back in a forest setting during My Neighbour Totoro stage production.

Stage actors on a bicycle in a scene from My Neighbour Totoro production.

Stage performance of My Neighbour Totoro with actors and puppet chickens.

Performers with Totoro puppets in a stage production scene.

Duration

2 hrs 40 mins

Age Limit

Strictly for 4+ yrs

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

4.9/5(656)

Rachel T

Solo

Verified booking

Yesterday

The set was incredible. I had seen a taped recording of a stage production of Spirited Away but it is another thing entirely to see it in person! The pit was also incredible, some really skilled folks there. I wouldn't recommend sitting in a row higher than R in the Stalls, because the top of the set gets cut off from view. A child sitting in those seats may be able to see it, but I and other adults around me had to duck at times.

Elif T

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

As a huge Totoro fan, I absolutely loved this show. It felt truly magical from beginning to end. The musicians were fantastic, the actors made the story feel so real, and the puppetry was incredible. Seeing Totoro come to life on stage was an unforgettable experience. I left with a big smile on my face and would recommend it to any Totoro fan.

Le C

Solo

Verified booking

2 days ago

Tout! j étais à Londres pour le week end ! et je voulais voir un spectacle une comédie musicale (institution là bas) et celle ci était Magique! les acteurs sont vraiment talentueux , les décors sont magiques Totoro aussi! Cette comédie musicale est top! merci à HEAD OUT pour ce bon plan!!!

Annikki W

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Es war ein magischer Nachmittag. Das Theather ist eine Mischung aus Puppenspiel und Musical. Die Darsteller selber singen nicht,werden aber von einer unglaublich guten Sängerin begeitet die im japanischen Original singt. Die Musik wird live gespielt,was für Gäansehautmomente sorgt.

Yara G

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

Beautiful adaptation of the original movie. I love they kept the original score music and it felt so nostalgic. The visuals were beautifully directed and the cenotaphy was spot on! Highly recommend it.

Abdulgani D

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Very few films are as difficult to bring to the stage as My Neighbor Totoro. Yet this production showed just how beautifully it can be done. The film’s unique atmosphere, the deep emotions it evokes, and its timeless storytelling were brought to life on stage in a way that made me feel as if I were experiencing them for the very first time. My sincere thanks to everyone involved. It was an unforgettable evening that will stay with me for a long time.

“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
Elif T
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
As a huge Totoro fan, I absolutely loved this show. It felt truly magical from beginning to end. The musicians were fantastic, the actors made the story feel so real, and the puppetry was incredible. Seeing Totoro come to life on stage was an unforgettable experience. I left with a big smile on my face and would recommend it to any Totoro fan.
Le C
Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
Tout! j étais à Londres pour le week end ! et je voulais voir un spectacle une comédie musicale (institution là bas) et celle ci était Magique! les acteurs sont vraiment talentueux , les décors sont magiques Totoro aussi! Cette comédie musicale est top! merci à HEAD OUT pour ce bon plan!!!
Annikki W
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Es war ein magischer Nachmittag. Das Theather ist eine Mischung aus Puppenspiel und Musical. Die Darsteller selber singen nicht,werden aber von einer unglaublich guten Sängerin begeitet die im japanischen Original singt. Die Musik wird live gespielt,was für Gäansehautmomente sorgt.
Yara G
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
Beautiful adaptation of the original movie. I love they kept the original score music and it felt so nostalgic. The visuals were beautifully directed and the cenotaphy was spot on! Highly recommend it.
Théodore V
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
The puppets, actors, and musicians were absolutely wonderful. It was a magnificent evening, filled with poetry, childhood memories, and tears of joy.

Show details

Genre: Play

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

Audience: Suitable for 6+; Children below the age of 4 years will not be admitted into the theater.

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.