My Neighbour Totoro

About My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London's West End is a stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's 1988 animated film. Adapted by Tom Morton-Smith and created in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV, it is presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company, with Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi.

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

Running time is 2 hours 40 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.

Before you book

Age recommendation is 6+. The production is not suitable for children under 6 years of age, including babes in arms, and children under 4 years of age, including babes in arms, will not be admitted into the auditorium. Children must occupy their own seat throughout the performance and be able to sit there without assistance. Younger children and babes in arms are welcome at relaxed performances.

All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over, seated with the child and accompanying them throughout the visit. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket. Single seats cannot be left in a row when booking.

The show features puppets, including some large-scale puppets that interact in audience space. It also includes themes of an ill parent in hospital, live music and sound effects that can be loud at times and possibly scary for some younger children.

Venue

Gillian Lynne Theatre
166 Drury Lane, London, United Kingdom

For access information, call 020 7242 9802.