My Neighbour Totoro
- 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Gillian Lynne Theatre
- 4.9/5 based on 21 reviews
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- Booking details
- Booking from: Saturday, 1 March 2025 Booking until: Sunday, 2 November 2025
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Age restrictions
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My Neighbour Totoro description
About My Neighbour Totoro
The legendary Royal Shakespeare Company and the talented Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi have got together to create magic. They’re pleased to announce the world premiere of Japanese creative powerhouse Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro. It’s appearing live on stage at London's Gillian Lynne Theatre this spring, in a brilliant collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV.
This is a fresh new adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The wonderful 1988 animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki – who also delighted us with Spirited Away – is brought to the stage by its original composer Joe Hisaishi. And the show is penned by the playwright Tom Morton-Smith, loved for his work on Oppenheimer. Read on to find out about this gorgeous treat, designed for people of every age with a lower age limit of four.
What's the story of My Neighbour Totoro?
My Neighbour Totoro is set to play a strictly limited season. It’s a lovely and very unusual coming-of-age story described as ‘enchanting’. The play explores the amazing fantasy world of childhood and takes you on a journey into the transformative power of the human imagination.
We follow two little girls as one extraordinary summer unfolds. Sisters Satsuki and Mei move to a rural area with their dad, to be closer to their mum while she recovers from an illness in a countryside convalescent hospital.
The girls gradually explore their new world, and Mei claims to come across magical creatures. She even says she’s met Totoro, the ancient protector of the forest. Her big sister Satsuki doesn't believe her at first, but both girls are soon swept away on an exciting adventure with their strange new friends. The world they discover is full of spirits, sprites, and natural wonder. It’s no surprise tickets for My Neighbour Totoro are already on so many parents’ radar for the festive season.
Who is starring in My Neighbour Totoro?
The cast will be announced nearer the time.
Who is on the My Neighbour Totoro creative team?
The show is directed by Phelim McDermott with production design by Tom Pye, costume design by Kimie Nakano, and lighting design by Jessica Hung Han Yun. The remarkable puppetry has been created by Basil Twist and the music comes from Joe Hisaishi's iconic score, set to a fresh new orchestration by Will Stuart. The music is played live and the sound design comes from Tony Gayle.
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