'My Neighbour Totoro' tickets now available through August 2026
The six-time Olivier Award-winning show was adapted by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) from Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 animated film of the same name.
Summary
- My Neighbour Totoro has extended performances in the West End through August 2026
- Victoria Chen and Ami Okumura Jones lead the cast as Mei and Satsuki
- The show has won six Olivier Awards
The stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro extends in the West End, with performances running until 30 August 2026. The production has also released new production images.
The six-time Olivier Award-winning show was adapted by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) from Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 animated film of the same name. The show follows the story of two sisters Satsuki and Mei, who relocate to the countryside with their father to be closer to their mother, who is recovering in a convalescent hospital. Once there, Mei discovers their new neighbours: magical creatures and the ancient protector of the forest she calls "Totoro".
Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, RSC Co-Artistic Directors said: “My Neighbour Totoro is a story of kindness, courage and the power of the imagination. Our audiences get to meet the magical creatures of the forest through extraordinary storytelling, dazzling puppetry and beautiful songs. Watching the joy on people’s faces when they meet Catbus, Chu, Sho and of course Totoro, is a delight to behold, and we can’t wait to welcome more people to the show at the Gillian Lynne Theatre."
Kenichi Yoda, Nippon TV and Studio Ghibli, said: “We are truly thrilled that My Neighbour Totoro’s journey in London is set to enter its third year. It is our heartfelt wish that you will share this story with your loved ones — your family, friends, or partner. It’s a show that reminds you to cherish the people you love even more on your way home.”
The cast includes Victoria Chen in the role of Mei, Ami Okumura Jones as Mei’s older sister Satsuki, Dai Tabuchi as Tatsuo, Jacqueline Tate as Granny, and Ai Ninomiya as the Singer.
The show’s Kazego Puppetry Ensemble includes Rachel Clare Chan, Sally Cheng, Sabrina Pui Yee Chin, Victor Itang, Gabriel S Janoras, Anna Kato, Heather Lai, Ronnie Lee, Matthew Leonhart, Kumiko Mendl (Nurse Emiko), Annakanako Mohri, Lucy Park, Richard Peralta, Chloe Ragrag, and Shaofan Wilson (Miss Hara).
Completing the company is Phyllis Ho (Yasuko), Steven Nguyen (Kanta), Jamie Zubairi (Hiroshi) and Deanna Myers (Tsukiko), and Swing puppeteers Boaz Chad, Wenshin Lee, Amber Lin, Sera Maehara, and Nathaniel Tan.
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Photo credit: My Neighbour Totoro in the West End. (Photo by Manuel Harlan)
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