My Neighbour Totoro

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Don’t miss the theatrical event of 2025 as the record-breaking, award-winning My Neighbour Totoro transfers to London’s West End. Find your spirit with the return of the “awe-inspiring” (Time Out) production of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV.

Following two rapturously received, sell-out runs at the Barbican, discover this five-star, ground-breaking “triumph” (Telegraph) at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 8 March 2025. Winner of six Olivier Awards, this “utterly beguiling” (The Stage) and “jaw-dropping” (Metro) staging of the celebrated 1988 animated feature film is brought to you by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi, and adapted by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer).

Hailed as “a tender and remarkably beautiful show” (Financial Times), My Neighbour Totoro is an enchanting coming-of-age story exploring the magical fantasy world of childhood and the transformative power of imagination, as it follows one extraordinary summer in the lives of sisters Satsuki and Mei.

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My Neighbour Totoro – Event Information

VENUE Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, Holborn, London WC2B 5PW

TICKETS From £25 – No fees
All tickets include a £1.70 restoration levy

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE Best Seats, best availability, and no booking fees when you book direct.

ACCESS Learn more about accessibility at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Click here for scheduled assisted performances.

RUNNING TIME 2 hours 40 minutes, including an interval

AGE RECOMMENDATION 6+ Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.

SHOW GENRE Plays

GROUPS (10+) & SCHOOL BOOKINGS Click here to learn more.

DISCLAIMER Please note the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist. The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness or events beyond the producers’ control.

FAQ’S For any other questions, please visit our FAQs page. Enjoy your visit to our theatre.

 

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Synopsis

Satsuki and Mei’s mother has taken ill. In order to be closer to her while she recovers in a rural convalescent hospital, their father moves the two sisters from their home in a city to the countryside.

The house they move into is a ramshackle old place in the shadow of an ancient camphor tree. It is infested with little, sooty creatures that live in the eaves of the attic and underneath the floorboards. Granny Ogaki – one of their neighbours – tells the girls that these are ‘soot sprites’, who dwell in empty and forgotten spaces. They are quite harmless and will move on now the house is inhabited again.

Granny’s grandson, Kanta, is intrigued by his new neighbours – particularly Satsuki, with whom he’ll be sharing a classroom – but he doesn’t know how to talk to city girls.

With father working and mother recuperating, Satsuki takes on more responsibility for herself and her sister. And though the countryside is beautiful and the people friendly, it’s hard not to be scared when the wind rustles the trees at night.

As the sisters explore their new surroundings, young Mei encounters magical creatures and the ancient protector of the forest she calls “Totoro” – and they are to be the girls’ neighbours.

The initially sceptical Satsuki refuses to believe her, but before long the two girls are caught up in the creatures’ adventures – transported to a long-forgotten world of spirits, sprites and magic.

 

 

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Treat yourself and upgrade to a Gold Experience when you’ve booked tickets for My Neighbour Totoro.

Perfect for a special occasion or to simply add even more sparkle and style to your night.  Choose from our specially crafted packages and we’ll take care of the rest.

Family Experience

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includes:

  • Greeted and hosted by our team of Red Coat Butlers
  • A reserved table in the VIP Lounge, available up to 60 minutes before show time and during the interval
  • A pre-show drink served on arrival, plus savoury bar snacks
  • An interval drink and ice cream of your choice
  • A souvenir sip cup for children
  • A show programme to share

Star Experience

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includes:

  • Available up to 60 minutes before the show and during the interval
  • Greeted by your dedicated Red Coat Butler and shown to the VIP Suite with private washroom facilities
  • A premium selection of pre-show and interval drinks
  • Savoury snacks on arrival, with confectionary and ice creams served at the interval
  • A show programme for each guest
  • A souvenir sip cup with unlimited soft drinks for children, plus confectionary and ice creams available

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Alcohol can only be served to and consumed by persons aged 18 years and over. Please ask a member of staff for details about any food allergens. See website for full terms and conditions. Please drink responsibly.

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