About My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro is playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London’s West End. This stage production of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film is created in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV, and adapted by Tom Morton-Smith for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The production has won six Olivier Awards and follows one extraordinary summer in the lives of sisters Satsuki and Mei. It explores childhood, imagination and a world of magical fantasy.

Described as a record-breaking production, it uses puppets, live music and sound effects to tell the story on stage.

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, including babes in arms, and children under 4 will not be admitted. All children need to occupy their own seat throughout the performance, and everyone aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over who is seated with them. All attendees, regardless of age, need a valid ticket. Single seats cannot be left in a row when booking.

Content information: The show features puppets, including some large-scale puppets that interact in audience space. It also includes themes of an ill parent in hospital, plus live music and sound effects that can be loud at times and may be scary for some younger children. Younger guests are welcome, and babes in arms are welcome at relaxed performances.

Venue

Gillian Lynne Theatre

166 Drury Lane, London, United Kingdom

For access information, call 020 7242 9802.

Description supplied by the event organiser.