Plays

My Neighbour Totoro Tickets

Name: My Neighbour Totoro
Start: 2026-09-18T19:00:00
End: 2026-09-18T21:40:00
Location: Gillian Lynne Theatre

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

4.9/5(912)

Alice W

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

One of the most beautiful shows I've ever seen, so incredibly cute and heartwarming and the cast was truly incredible, a beautiful production and a perfect way to spend the evening in London. We purchase the first row at an incredible price and it's been very special, like we truly were into the story ^-^

S. Lee H

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Beautiful theatre for an exceptional story and performance! The staging was inventive and creative. The puppeteers were creatively interspersed in the story and their work with the puppets was delightful. One of my favorite theatre experiences ever!

Taija K

Group

Verified booking

3 days ago

A truly unforgettable experience. A highlight of our trip to London. The play was at the same time faithful to the classic movie, but brought its own twists that made the story work great for a play. Highly recommend going to see Totoro.

Maija W

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The show was an unforgettable shared experience for me and my 4-year-old son, who is a Totoro fan. The show respected the original story and was faithful to the magical and playful world of the film. The show took all the joy out of its wonderful puppets - in different proportions and in 2 and 3 dimensions. The puppeteering and performing were excellent and the visuals were stunning. The music was delicate, and it supported the world of the show seamlessly. It was worth traveling from another country to see this! I would go see the show again anytime!

Hannah P

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Hadn't been to the Gillian Lynne theatre before - the layout was good with only mildly restricted view from our seats (which we knew when booking). The show was brilliant with fantastic puppetry. We were wowed by the stage craft and the performances. We are two adults but I will say it seemed very family friendly with booster cushions being offered to smaller audience members.

Taylor B

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

We booked this show somewhat spontaneously and ended up the highlight of our weekend, so happy I got to experience Totoro in stage before it wraps in early 2027. The puppetry was masterful and every detail was perfect kawaii, shed many tears of joy

“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
Maija W
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The show was an unforgettable shared experience for me and my 4-year-old son, who is a Totoro fan. The show respected the original story and was faithful to the magical and playful world of the film. The show took all the joy out of its wonderful puppets - in different proportions and in 2 and 3 dimensions. The puppeteering and performing were excellent and the visuals were stunning. The music was delicate, and it supported the world of the show seamlessly. It was worth traveling from another country to see this! I would go see the show again anytime!
Alice W
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
One of the most beautiful shows I've ever seen, so incredibly cute and heartwarming and the cast was truly incredible, a beautiful production and a perfect way to spend the evening in London. We purchase the first row at an incredible price and it's been very special, like we truly were into the story ^-^
S. Lee H
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Beautiful theatre for an exceptional story and performance! The staging was inventive and creative. The puppeteers were creatively interspersed in the story and their work with the puppets was delightful. One of my favorite theatre experiences ever!
Simone P
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Headout is super convenient for theater tickets. A wonderful experience for adults and young women... When you come to London, seeing a British play is an absolute must—with their rich tradition in the performing arts, a great show is guaranteed!!!
Jason R
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Fabulous acting and coreography. Creative ways of bringing the critters to livfe to tell the story in its completeness. I cant add any photos - not allowed to take them in the theatre! It also made more accessible doing it in English!

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.