My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro London tickets

The Kusakabe family are no strangers to moving home! Following a record-breaking run at the Barbican, the award-winning My Neighbour Totoro London plays at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Book your My Neighbour Totoro tickets now.

What is My Neighbour Totoro about?

Discover your spirit with the epic return of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s My Neighbour Totoro in London's West End, the acclaimed staging of the celebrated 1988 animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki.

My Neighbour Totoro is a captivating coming-of-age tale that celebrates the wondrous magic of childhood and the transformative power of imagination. The story follows two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who are about to embark on the summer of their lives in the idyllic countryside. With their mother recovering from an illness at a rural convalescent hospital, their father decides to relocate the family so they can be closer to her.

As they explore their enchanting new surroundings, Mei discovers fantastical creatures and encounters Totoro, the ancient and loveable guardian of the forest. Satsuki initially doubts her younger sister’s claims, but soon finds herself joining in on their thrilling adventures. Along with their new friends, the siblings embark on a journey through a mystical world teeming with spirits, sprites, and breathtaking natural wonders. Witness the magic for yourself and book your My Neighbour Totoro tickets today!

Facts and critical acclaim about My Neighbour Totoro London

• My Neighbour Totoro is the recipient of six Olivier Awards and five WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best Entertainment or Comedy Play and Best Director.
• The breathtaking production broke the Barbican’s Box Office record for most tickets sold in a single day!
• My Neighbour Totoro London is a critically acclaimed show has received a Totoro sized number of 5-star reviews! With the Financial Times calling it ‘a tender and remarkably beautiful show’ while the Guardian praised its ‘astonishing puppetry, magical music and huge emotional impact’.

Please bear in mind

My Neighbour Totoro tickets are recommended for ages 6+. Children will need to occupy their own seats at all times throughout the performance.

My Neighbour Totoro London Cast

Main Cast

• Mei – Victoria Chen
• Satsuki – Helen Chong
• Tatsuo – Dai Tabuchi
• Granny – Jacqueline Tate
• Kaze No Koe/ Singer – Ai Ninomiya

My Neighbour Totoro London Creatives

• Adapted by – Tom Morton-Smith
• Director – Phelim McDermott
• Production Design – Tom Pye
• Costume Design – Kimie Nakano
• Lighting Design – Jessica Hung Han Yun
• Movement Design – You-Ri Yamanaka
• Puppetry Design and Direction – Basil Twist
• Music – Joe Hisaishi
• Orchestration - Will Stuart
• Sound Design – Tom Gayle
• Video Design – Finn Ross and Andrea Scott

How long is the My Neighbour Totoro stage show?

The My Neighbour Totoro stage show has a run time of 2hours 30mins, including an interval.

Is My Neighbour Totoro theatre show a musical?

My Neighbour Totoro is not a musical, but it does feature a live band and singer. These musical performances score the show similar to a film's soundtrack. So, music is featured, but it is not the main focus of the show.