My Neighbour Totoro Tickets
About My Neighbour Totoro
Be transported to the 1950s Tokyo countryside and a fantastical world of forest spirits in My Neighbour Totoro, a coming-of-age tale based on the 1988 Studio Ghibli film of the same name. Book My Neighbour Totoro tickets on London Theatre.
My Neighbour Totoro in London has been a fan favourite since its premiere in 2022. In fact, the show broke the Barbican Centre box-office record for ticket sales in a single day. In 2023, the show also earned an impressive six Olivier awards, including for costume design, direction, and set design.
The imaginative production tells the story of young girls, Satsuki and Mei, who relocate to the countryside with their father following their mother’s hospitalization. During their summer adventures, they encounter numerous woodland spirits, including the furry giant Totoro.
My Neighbour Totoro is a play with an immensely talented creative team, including those who earned Olivier Awards for their work on the show’s run at the Barbican. This includes direction by Phelim McDermott, production design by Tom Pye, costume design by Kimie Nakano, lighting design by Jessica Hung Han Yun, and sound design by Tony Gayle.
Additionally, the puppetry by puppetmaster Basil Twist in My Neighbour Totoro is truly exceptional. The fleet of puppets, from chickens to Totoros, is a new style of puppetry that the creative team calls “wind spirits.”
“We’ve got an on-stage ensemble of puppeteers. They’ve got their own costumes that help them be invisible at certain points, but they’re a presence. And they are like storytellers. It’s a little bit like in the movie, if you suddenly got to see the animators who were making that cartoon happen,” McDermott told The Standard.
Captioned:
- Sunday, 20th July, 2pm, Saturday, 16th August, 2pm, Sunday, 12th October, 2pm
Audio Described:
- Saturday, 19th July 2pm, Sunday, 17th August, 2pm, Saturday, 11th October, 2pm (Touch Tour 12pm)
Chilled performance:
- Thursday, 3rd July, 2pm
Relaxed Performance with Integrated BSL Interpreter:
- Saturday, 27th September, 2pm
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
Categories
Plays, Adventure, Family / Kid-friendly, West End, Award winners
Age
Ages 6+. Children under the age of 4 (including babes in arms) will not be admitted. 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.
Start date
8th March, 2025
Our Review
'My Neighbour Totoro' review – this Studio Ghibli adaptation is theatre at its most magical
Venue
Directions
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.
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Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is My Neighbour Totoro about?
Don't miss the theatrical event of 2025, the record-breaking, award-winning My Neighbour Totoro is now playing in London's West End.
Where is My Neighbour Totoro playing?
My Neighbour Totoro is playing at Gillian Lynne Theatre. The theatre is located at 166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW.
How long is My Neighbour Totoro?
The running time of My Neighbour Totoro is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
How do you book tickets for My Neighbour Totoro?
Book tickets for My Neighbour Totoro on London Theatre.
What's the age requirement for My Neighbour Totoro?
The recommended age for My Neighbour Totoro is Ages 6+. Children under the age of 4 (including babes in arms) will not be admitted. 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..
How much do tickets cost for My Neighbour Totoro?
Tickets for My Neighbour Totoro start at £32.
Who wrote My Neighbour Totoro?
The play, which is written by Tom Morton-Smith, is based on the 1988 Studio Ghibli film of the same name.
Who directed My Neighbour Totoro?
The play is staged by Phelim McDermott, who earned an Olivier Award for his direction of the show at the Barbican.
Is My Neighbour Totoro appropriate for kids?
This imaginative play is best for children ages 6 and up, and those under the age of four will not be permitted in the theatre.
Is My Neighbour Totoro good?
My Neighbour Totoro is a fantastic, award-winning, and record-breaking show. With an imaginative and heartwarming story and exceptional puppetry, this performance is fun for the whole family. The show has also received numerous rave reviews, including London Theatre’s review, which reads, “Tom Morton-Smith’s adaptation strikes a perfect balance of honouring Hayao Miyazaki’s creation and seeking a new theatrical language, brilliantly realised in Phelim McDermott’s exquisite production.”
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