The world premiere of *My Neighbour Totoro* triumphed at the 2023 Olivier Awards, winning six categories out of its nine nominations at the ceremony. It’s a good time for the Studio Ghibli stage adaptation, too, as *My Neighbour Totoro* will open in the West End next year, with performances at the [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre) from 8 March.

Based on Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 Studio Ghibli film, *My Neighbour Totoro* follows Satsuki and Mei,...

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Based on Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 Studio Ghibli film, *My Neighbour Totoro* will return to London later next year, opening at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Next year, the [Royal Shakespeare Company’s](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/royal-shakespeare-company) triumphant 2022 stage adaptation of [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro) heads to the West End's [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre) for a third run due to enormous popular demand. The show won six Olivier Awards and broke the Barbican’s box office record for the most tickets...

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Studio Ghibli is a renowned Japanese animation film studio founded in 1985. They are known for creating imaginative movies, including *My Neighbour Totoro* and *Spirited Away*.

A stage adaptation of television comedy *Inside No 9* will arrive in the West End next year. The show opens for a 12-week run at Wyndham's Theatre from 18 January 2025.

The TV show's original writers and performers Steve Pemberton (*The Pillowman*) and Reece Shearsmith (*A Very Expensive Poison*) will star in the West End show, titled *Stage/Fright*, which will blend original material with familiar characters from the series. 

Speaking about the announcement, Pemberton and Shearsmith said:...

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The TV show's original creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith will star in the West End adaptation when it opens next year. 

The hit musical comedy *Titanique* has confirmed plans for a West End run later this year. The show is currently performing at Off-Broadway venue the Daryl Roth Theatre.

The musical, which is co-written by Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle, and Constantine Rousouli, has received critical acclaim and multiple awards since its premiere off Broadway at Asylum Theater in 2022.

The parody of James Cameron's Oscar-winning *Titanic* film features a raft of Celine Dion’s iconic songs including “My Heart Will...

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The musical has received critical acclaim and multiple awards since its premiere off Broadway at Asylum Theater in 2022. It is currently at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

The British writer James Graham is on an incredible run at the moment. He just won the Olivier Award for Best New Play for *Dear England*, a fantastic drama about football manager Gareth Southgate, which enticed new audiences into theatre, and the musical *Tammy Faye*, for which he supplied the book, is opening on Broadway this autumn.

He’s also a prolific screenwriter, with recent hits including the crime series *Sherwood* and the dystopian drama *The Way*. Graham has that rare combination of...

Learn more about James Graham’s career ahead of 'Boys from the Blackstuff'

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From plays *Dear England* and *This House* to TV hits like *Sherwood*, Graham is unstoppable – and now his *Boys from the Blackstuff* is coming to the West End.

The bright lights of West End theatres are always appealing, but there are also a number of exciting Off-West End venues in the capital, such as the small but mighty [Bush Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/bush-theatre), which is nestled in west London.

This theatre has always punched above its weight, launching the careers of hugely successful writers such as James Graham and Lucy Kirkwood, as well as actors like Victoria Wood, Alan Rickman, Andrew Scott, and Phoebe...

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Get to know this exciting new-writing venue in west London, which has launched the careers of Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Victoria Wood, among others.

The acclaimed screen and stage actor Ben Whishaw is back in town, starring in the premiere of Margaret Perry’s *[Bluets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/39930-bluets)* at the Royal Court. The play is an adaptation of Maggie Nelson’s book and follows someone obsessed with the colour blue – taking in artists like Joni Mitchell and Billie Holiday as they navigate a devastating heartbreak.

Whishaw is joined in *Bluets* by *House of the Dragon* star Emma D’Arcy and *The Girl Before*’s Kayla...

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The James Bond and *Paddington* actor is co-starring in this new adaptation of Maggie Nelson's book *Bluets* with Emma D'Arcy and Kayla Meikle.

It’s another fantastic year for [Shakespeare plays](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/shakespeare) in London, and as the weather (finally!) improves, you can start getting those outdoor shows in the diary, as well as all of the brilliant productions in the West End and beyond.

If you’re after a fresh take on the Bard, you’re definitely in luck. Sir Ian McKellen is already wowing audiences, giving his Falstaff a dynamic new spin in Robert Icke's adaptation of *Henry IV*, *[Player...

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From Ian McKellen in *Player Kings* to an incredible open-air season at Shakespeare's Globe, there's a wide variety of shows on offer in London.

You just can’t beat family when it comes to riveting drama. Perhaps that’s because no one gets under your skin quite like the people you love and who know you best – and who are bonded to you by blood, like it or not. From Greek tragedy through Shakespearean slanging matches and contemporary clans, shows with family drama at their centre have always ruled our stages.

That’s certainly true of London theatre this year, which features a range of bickering families – from plays like *[Long Day's...

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Enter the homes of these loving but fraught families in West End plays such as *Long Day's Journey Into Night* and musicals like *Back to the Future*.

Get ready for what promises to be the most talked-about play of the year. Hollywood star John Lithgow will play Roald Dahl in a new drama, *[Giant](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/39984-giant)*, which sees the famous author about to release his children’s book *The Witches*, but then rocked by a scandal surrounding anti-Semitic comments he made in an article.

Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play, directed by Nicholas Hytner (artistic director of the Bridge Theatre), also stars Elliot Levey...

Learn more about John Lithgow's career ahead of him playing Roald Dahl in 'Giant'

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The Tony and Emmy-winning Hollywood actor is starring in Mark Rosenblatt’s provocative new play *Giant* at the Royal Court in London this autumn.

This is big! [*The Little Big Things*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things) has extended in the West End, with performances now running at [Soho Place](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/soho-place) through 2 March 2024. [Book *The Little Big Things* tickets now.](https://ticket.londontheatre.co.uk/booking/calendar?product_id=30038&content_product_id=30038&venue_id=54939502&product_type=show&qt=2)

*The Little Big Things* is a new musical based on the same-named bestselling memoir by Henry Fraser. The show retells the true story of how, when Fraser got into a life-altering diving accident, he and his family banded together to figure out a future they never imagined.

London Theatre's [four-star review](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/the-little-big-things-review-soho-place) reads, "When the two male leads take to the air in defiance of a body that has been damaged, the audience’s spirits ascend on cue with them."

The cast includes Ed Larkin and Jonny Amies as Henry Fraser, Linzi Hateley as Fran Fraser, Alasdair Harvey as Andrew Fraser, Jordan Benjamin as Dom, Rebecca Bowden as Surgeon, Jamie Chatterton as Tom, Gracie McGonigal as Katie, Tom Oliver as Marco, Malinda Parris as Dr Graham, Cleve September as Will, Amy Trigg as Agnes, Stephen John Davis, Elena Pitsiaeli, George Salmon, Amy West, and Joseph Wolff.

Book writer Joe White adapted *The Little Big Things* for the stage alongside composer/lyricist Nick Butcher and lyricist Tom Ling. Luke Sheppard (*& Juliet*) directs.

Book [*The Little Big Things* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things) on London Theatre.

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Witness Henry Fraser’s Sunday Times bestselling autobiography, *The Little Big Things*, come to life in its stage musical debut, and see how one moment can change somebody's life forever. Book The Little Big Things tickets on London Theatre now.

Henry was an avid sportsman when a life-altering diving accident made him tetraplegic, forcing him and his family to learn to live in a completely new way. Henry surpassed expectations through a remarkable blend of courage and resilience, achieving a swift discharge from the hospital a full year ahead of projections. Refusing to succumb to the devastating odds stacked against him, he is now a hugely successful artist, inspirational speaker, and bestselling author.

Director Luke Sheppard (*& Juliet*, *My Son's a Queer*) leads *The Little Big Things* musical, which serves as a powerful reminder to cherish every aspect of life. With Nick Butcher's unforgettable pop theatrical score, *The Little Big Things* has leapt from the page to the Soho Place stage in a phenomenal way.

*The Little Big Things* in London stars Ed Larkin as Adult Henry Fraser and Jonny Amies as Boy Henry Fraser, with Linzi Hateley (*Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat*, *Mamma Mia!*) and Alasdair Harvey (*Come From Away*, *We Will Rock You*) as his parents. Be among the first to witness this awe-inspiring true story at Soho Place in London.

Tickets to Little Big Things are available now. Book your Little Big Things tickets on London Theatre today.


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Witness the premiere of an inspirational new British musical, inspired by the Sunday Times bestselling memoir, The Little Big Things. When a life-altering accident derails Henry's sporting ambitions, he embarks on a journey to redefine himself in this empowering tale. Book your tickets to The Little Big Things on London Theatre today.

At 17, Henry Fraser, once a passionate sportsman and academy player for a premier Rugby club, experienced a diving accident that severely crushed his spinal cord, leaving him paralyzed from the shoulders down. Against all odds, Henry's indomitable spirit drove him to defy expectations and leave the hospital a full year ahead of projections. 

Despite facing unimaginable difficulties, he conquered them with determination and embraced a new way of living. Through his resilience in the face of adversity, Henry also inspired others, becoming an inspirational speaker and successful visual artist. Now, Henry’s story comes to the stage for the first time in this world-premiere musical. 

Ed Larkin (BBC’s *Doctors*, *Casualty*) and Jonny Amies (*We Will Rock You*, *Hairspray*) play young and adult versions of Fraser in this inclusive, phenomenal cast, alongside Linzi Hateley and Alasdair Harvey as his parents.

## What To Watch For

- In 2017, Fraser was named the seventh most influential person living with a disability by Power 100. His career as a motivational speaker has led to him delivering his “Pushing Myself” talk to many high-profile businesses and sports teams, including England 7’s and Saracens.
- Fraser was closely involved in the creative process of *The Little Big Things* musical, conversing and working with the writers to share more about his life over and above his memoir.
- Henry can create striking paintings of still life, animals, and landscapes using his mouth and Gouache paint.
- Fraser’s *The Little Big Things* memoir attracted the attention of several A-List celebrities, including J.K. Rowling. The author first became aware of Henry after defending him from an internet troll. She later wrote a foreword in his autobiography, referring to him as “one of the most remarkable people I’ve ever met.”


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When one moment changes everything, Henry finds himself split between a past he no longer recognises and a future he can’t even begin to imagine. As he learns to navigate this new world, can he find a way to take control of his life, and keep his family from falling apart?

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