
My Neighbour Totoro
Fri 20 Nov · 19:00
Gillian Lynne Theatre
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The Gillian Lynne Theatre on Drury Lane presents a West End stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's 1988 animated classic, *My Neighbour Totoro*. Created in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV, this production brings the magical fantasy world of postwar Japan to life through the story of two young sisters who encounter friendly wood spirits. Adapted by Tom Morton-Smith and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, the show has secured six Olivier Awards before returning to London as a record-breaking hit. The performance runs for two hours and forty minutes, including a twenty-minute interval, with age guidance recommending attendance from six years upwards.
About My Neighbour Totoro
My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre is the West End stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film. Created in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV, it is adapted by Tom Morton-Smith and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company with executive producer Joe Hisaishi.
The story follows sisters Satsuki and Mei during one extraordinary summer, as childhood imagination opens into a magical fantasy world. The production has won six Olivier Awards and returned to London as a record-breaking West End hit.
This performance runs for 2 hours 40 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Before you book
Age guidance: recommended for ages 6+. The production is not suitable for children under 6 years of age, including babes in arms. Children under 4 years of age, 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 visit. Children need to occupy their own seats at all times without assistance.
Tickets and seating: everyone entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket. Single seats cannot be left in a row when booking.
Content notes: the show features puppets, including some large-scale puppets that interact in audience space, plus live music and sound effects that can be loud at times and may be scary for some younger children. It also includes themes of an ill parent in hospital.
Venue
Gillian Lynne Theatre
166 Drury Lane, London, United Kingdom
Access information: for access information, please call 020 7242 9802.
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My Neighbour Totoro takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 19:00.
My Neighbour Totoro is held at Gillian Lynne Theatre in London (Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW).
The forecast for My Neighbour Totoro is Light drizzle · 7°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Gillian Lynne Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
My Neighbour Totoro is performing at My Neighbour Totoro.
Tickets for My Neighbour Totoro can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten. It stars the voices of Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto and Hitoshi Takagi, and focuses on two young sisters who, after moving with their father to the countryside, experience interactions with friendly wood spirits in postwar Japan.
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The Gillian Lynne Theatre on Drury Lane presents a West End stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's 1988 animated classic, *My Neighbour Totoro*. Created in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV, this production brings the magical fantasy world of postwar Japan to life through the story of two young sisters who encounter friendly wood spirits. Adapted by Tom Morton-Smith and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, the show has secured six Olivier Awards before returning to London as a record-breaking hit. The performance runs for two hours and forty minutes, including a twenty-minute interval, with age guidance recommending attendance from six years upwards.
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About My Neighbour Totoro
My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre is the West End stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film. Created in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV, it is adapted by Tom Morton-Smith and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company with executive producer Joe Hisaishi.
The story follows sisters Satsuki and Mei during one extraordinary summer, as childhood imagination opens into a magical fantasy world. The production has won six Olivier Awards and returned to London as a record-breaking West End hit.
This performance runs for 2 hours 40 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Before you book
Age guidance: recommended for ages 6+. The production is not suitable for children under 6 years of age, including babes in arms. Children under 4 years of age, 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 visit. Children need to occupy their own seats at all times without assistance.
Tickets and seating: everyone entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket. Single seats cannot be left in a row when booking.
Content notes: the show features puppets, including some large-scale puppets that interact in audience space, plus live music and sound effects that can be loud at times and may be scary for some younger children. It also includes themes of an ill parent in hospital.
Venue
Gillian Lynne Theatre
166 Drury Lane, London, United Kingdom
Access information: for access information, please call 020 7242 9802.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is My Neighbour Totoro?
My Neighbour Totoro takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 19:00.
Where is My Neighbour Totoro taking place?
My Neighbour Totoro is held at Gillian Lynne Theatre in London (Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW).
What will the weather be like at My Neighbour Totoro?
The forecast for My Neighbour Totoro is Light drizzle · 7°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near My Neighbour Totoro?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Gillian Lynne Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at My Neighbour Totoro?
My Neighbour Totoro is performing at My Neighbour Totoro.
How do I get tickets for My Neighbour Totoro?
Tickets for My Neighbour Totoro can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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