About My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro is playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London’s West End. This stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film tells the story of sisters Satsuki and Mei during one extraordinary summer, as it explores childhood, imagination and a world of fantasy.

The production is a collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV, and it is adapted by Tom Morton-Smith. It has been described as record-breaking and award-winning, and it won six Olivier Awards.

Brought to the stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi, the production has been praised by critics as a tender and beautifully made show. It continues its West End run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Key facts: Running time 2 hours 40 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.

Before you book

Age guidance: Recommended for ages 6+. It is not suitable for children under 6 years old, including babes in arms. Children under 4 years old, including babes in arms, will not be admitted into the auditorium.

All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over, who must be seated with them throughout the performance. Every person entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket. Children need to occupy their own seat at all times.

Please note that single seats cannot be left in a row when booking. The show includes puppets, including some large-scale puppets that may interact in audience space, live music and sound effects that can be loud at times and may be scary for some younger children. It also contains themes of an ill parent in hospital. Younger children and babes in arms are welcome at relaxed performances.

Venue

Gillian Lynne Theatre

166 Drury Lane, London, United Kingdom

For access information, please call 020 7242 9802.

Description supplied by the event organiser.