My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Available from 8 March 2025 to 2 November 2025

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Book My Neighbour Totoro tickets for one of the best West End shows in London

The worldwide award-winning theatre production of Hayao Miyazaki's My Neighbour Totoro is live in London! 

  • Dates: 8th March 2025 - 2nd November 2025
  • Age Guidance: 4+
  • Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes (inc. interval)
  • Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre, London, WC2B 5PW

In collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV, the five-star, ground-breaking 'triumph' (The Telegraph) production is set to storm the stage of London's West End in 2025.

"Awe-inspiring," - Time Out

Don't miss out on the award-winning, family-friendly Totoro show

Following two rapturously received sell-out shows at London's Barbican theatre, the stage production of the celebrated 1988 animated feature film is heading to the Gillian Lynne Theatre!

  • Find your spirit with the return of the sell-out spectacular, My Neighbour Totoro
  • A story of two sisters who move to the countryside with their father during postwar Japan
  • After exploring the local land, they delve into the neighbouring forest and find mythical creatures far beyond their imagination
  • See the magnificent theatre sets, the most beautiful backdrop for a stunning story
  • Watch award-winning performances with unforgettable costumes
  • Experience a truly inspiring stage production that will entertain all ages 
  • Produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company, the show is spectacularly breathtaking
  • Written by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) and directed by Phelim McDermott, the original story takes an enchanting and emotional twist
  • With music composition from Totoro's original composer, Joe Hisaishi 
  • Experience an enchanting coming-of-age story that explores the magical fantasy world of childhood

"A tender and remarkably beautiful show" - Financial Times

Don't miss out on the theatrical event of 2025! With the record-breaking, award-winning Totoro play running for 34 weeks, this limited-time West End show is an unmissable experience!

166 Drury Lane,
London WC2B 5PW
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How to find us

Address: Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, Holborn, London, WC2B 5PW

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By Tube:

  • Holborn: Five minutes away
  • Covent Garden: Five minutes away

Parking:

  • 24hr Chinatown Car Park: 20 Newport Place, WC2H 7PR
  • Get your ticket validated at the Gillian Lynne Theatre for 50% off parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloakroom
  • Bar
  • Toilets
  • Shop
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible

Yes! The Gillian Lynne Theatre provides wheelchair accessible options:

  • There is a step-free access at the main entrance.
  • Assistance dogs are warmly welcome into the theatre.
  • There is a lift near the stage door to enable access.
  • In the stalls, there are two removeable seats that can accommodate wheelchairs.
  • An at-seat service is available for those who are unable to access the bars.
  • There are also two accessible toilets in the venue.

My Neighbour Totoro live in London has an age recommendation of 6+.

  • Children under the age of 4 will not be permitted into the theatre.
  • All persons ages 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own in the theatre.
  • All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.
  • Food and drink is allowed into the auditorium, but they must be stored in plastic containers.
  • Hot food and glass are prohibited in the auditorium.
  • Drinks purchased from the bar must be transferred into plastic cups before being taken inside the auditorium.
  • The bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and small snacks are available to buy.

My Neighbour Totoro live in London has a running time of 2hrs 40mins. There will also be an interval during the performance.

Check out more West End shows at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London here.

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