Plays

My Neighbour Totoro Tickets

Name: My Neighbour Totoro
Start: 2026-01-10T14:00:00
End: 2026-01-10T16:40:00
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

(288)

Haci

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

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.

Maxime

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Very respectful of the original animation, great actors and actresses, live musicians and an amazing singer, the show is packed with so many wonderful ideas to keep it fresh for the entire duration Just come with a pack of tissues (it will make you laugh as much as it will make you cry) and a thick sweater, the drafts generated by the AC are uncomfortably freezing Theater staff was very welcoming too 💜

Shakira

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

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.

4.9
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What our guests say
Shakira
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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.
Sarah
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The venue is spacious for a London theatre. The show is beautifully crafted and mesmerising. The bars are large and plenty of toilets. The skill of the performers is tangible throughout the show, as you can see the musicians as well as the actors and puppeteers.
Haci
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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.
Guillaume
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The staging is highly original, and the actors are brimming with infectious energy. Very faithful to the work. Accompanied by a superb orchestra and a superb singer who honors the songs of the anime!!! Totoro's appearances (what a size!!) are also well worth the detour!
Sahar
Dec 2025
Verified booking
4/5
the play was funny and light spirited. enjoyed the effects and the use of human tough in managing the different scenes. It was for both young and old.

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

Mei Mac as Mei Kusakabe

Ami Okumura Jones as older sister Satsuki

Dai Tabuchi as Tatsuo

Jacqueline Tate as Granny

Writer

Tom Morton-Smith

Director

Phelim McDermott

Production design

Tom Pye

Music

Joe Hisaishi

Orchestration

Will Stuart

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.