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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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
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, including Champagne and cocktails
- 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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