‘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 March 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.
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, sprites and 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'...
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 tickets now
Assisted performances
Captioned: 17 May 2025 2pm, 20 Jul 2025 2pm, 16 Aug 2025 2pm, 12 Oct 2025 2pm
Audio Described: 18 May 2025 2pm, 19 Jul 2025 2pm, 17 Aug 2025 2pm & 11 Oct 2025 2pm (Touch Tour 12pm)
Chilled perfprmance: 3 July 2025 2pm
Relaxed Performance with Integrated BSL Interpreter: 27 Sep 2025 2pm
2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
Plays, Family / Kid-friendly, West End, Adventure, Award winners
Ages 6+. Younger guests are welcome although the production is not suitable for under 4s (including babes in arms). Children need to occupy their own seat. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. All guests, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.
8th March, 2025
The show contains themes of an ill parent in hospital. Music and sound effects will be loud at times and possibly scary for some younger children.
Younger guests are welcome although the production is not suitable for under 4 years old (including babes in arms). Children need to occupy their own seat. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All guests, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.
Location: West End
Railway station: King's Cross St Pancras
Bus numbers: (High Holborn) 134, 242; (Kingsway) 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 521, X68
Night bus numbers: (High Holborn) 242, N68, N207; (Kingsway) 188, 243, N1, N91, N171
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (1min)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Go right on Long Acre; turn left at Drury Lane and you’ll see the theatre 100 metres away on a corner.
Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
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Monday | - | - |
Tuesday | - | 7:00 PM |
Wednesday | - | 7:00 PM |
Thursday | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Friday | - | 7:00 PM |
Saturday | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Sunday | 2:00 PM | - |
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