The Guardian
"A work of pure wonder - the most magical piece of theatre in London."
Studio Ghibli’s most beloved film leaps from the screen to the stage in My Neighbour Totoro, the Olivier Award-winning Royal Shakespeare Company production now enchanting audiences at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Directed by Phelim McDermott, with magical puppetry by Basil Twist and Joe Hisaishi’s iconic score, it is one of the most extraordinary theatrical productions the West End has ever seen.
The story follows sisters Satsuki and Mei, who move with their father to a house in the Japanese countryside while their mother recovers in hospital. As they explore their new surroundings, Mei discovers a world of magical creatures hidden in the forest - chief among them the enormous, gentle spirit Totoro, who becomes an unlikely guardian and friend through a summer of uncertainty and change.
Brought to life with breathtaking puppetry - from the soot sprites to the unforgettable Catbus - this is a show about childhood, family and the comfort of the natural world, told with a delicacy and imagination rarely seen on stage. First breaking box-office records at the Barbican, My Neighbour Totoro swept the Olivier Awards and remains a must-see for families, Miyazaki fans and anyone who loves theatre at its most inventive. Book your tickets now.
