RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro
RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro Trailer
A large, illuminated cat-like creature floats against a full moon backdrop, surrounded by dark trees.
The company of My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
A performer in a white shirt and blue skirt holds a bucket, surrounded by actors with chickens.
The company of My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
A scene from RSC's My Neighbour Totoro, featuring characters in vibrant costumes amidst a whimsical forest backdrop.
The company of My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
Two large, fluffy puppets, one blue and one white, stand on stage beside two performers in dark costumes.
The company of My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
Three characters interact on stage: one in an orange dress holding an apple, another in pink, and another in green.
The company of My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
Three characters stand together, looking surprised, in front of a large, stylised tree backdrop.
The company of My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
Three characters pose on a bicycle: a person in a pink dress, another in a grey vest, and another in a yellow dress.
The company of My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
A person in a yellow dress joyfully interacts with shadowy figures holding branches, against a dark stage backdrop.
The company of My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
A person in a yellow dress and another in beige stand together by a wooden house backdrop.
The company of My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
A blue vehicle carries two children and an adult, surrounded by green hills and a bright sky.
The company of My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan.

RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro
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Venue

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Multi-award-winning My Neighbour Totoro has found its new home in the West End and is now booking until Mar 2026.

Find your spirit with this Olivier-award winning, widely acclaimed adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s animated feature film appears on stage at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Join sisters Satsuki and Mei as they move to their curious new home in the countryside. Exploring their unfamiliar surroundings, they soon encounter a world of spirits, sprites and magical creatures. Maybe it was all a dream? Or perhaps they really are now friends with the giant, ancient protector of the forest named Totoro and his friend the Catbus…

With puppets from Puppetry Director & Designer Basil Twist and Puppetry Associate Mervyn Millar (War Horse), My Neighbour Totoro is brought to you by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi – in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV – and adapted by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) with direction from Phelim McDermott.

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Booking Until

30/08/2026

Running Time

2h30, inc. interval

Genre

Drama, Family, Plays

Age & Content

6+ | Children under the age of 4 (including babes in arms) will not be admitted into the theatre. Anyone aged 15 or under must have a valid ticket and be seated with an adult (18+)

Please Note:

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

Cast:

Victoria Chen as

Mei

Helen Chong as

Satsuki

Dai Tabuchi as

Tatsuo

Jacqueline Tate as

Granny

Ai Ninomiya as

Singer

Phyllis Ho as

Yasuko

Steven Nguyen as

Kanta

Jamie Zubairi as

Hiroshi

Deanna Myers as

Tsukiko

Matthew Leonhart, Heather Lai, Shaofan Wilson (Miss Hara), Anna Kato, Rachel Clare Chan, Sally Cheng, Sabrina Pui Yee Chin, Victor Itang, Gabriel S Janoras, Ronnie Lee, Kumiko Mendl (Nurse Emiko), Annakanako Mohri, Richard Peralta, Lucy Park & Chloe Ragrag as

Ensemble

Creative:

Adapted by -

Tom Morton-Smith

Based on the feature animation by -

Hayao Miyazaki

Original Score -

Joe Hisaishi

Director -

Phelim McDermott

Production Designer -

Tom Pye

Puppetry Designer and Director -

Basil Twist

Created with puppetry associate -

Mervyn Millar’s Significant Object and the Jim Henson Creature Shop

Costume Designer -

Kimie Nakano

Lighting Designer -

Jessica Hung Han Yun

Orchestrator and Arranger -

Will Stuart

Sound Designer -

Tony Gayle

Movement by -

You-Ri Yamanaka

Video Designer -

Finn Ross and Andrea Scott

Dramaturg -

Pippa Hill

Casting Director -

Hannah Miller CDG

Executive Producer -

Griselda Yorke and Joe Hisaishi

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No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Frequently asked questions

RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro is playing at Gillian Lynne Theatre in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
My Neighbour Totoro is an enchanting coming-of-age story exploring the magical fantasy world of childhood and the transformative power of imagination, as it follows one extraordinary summer in the lives of sisters Satsuki and Mei.
The running time for RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro is 2h30, inc. interval. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro is recommended for ages 6+ | Children under the age of 4 (including babes in arms) will not be admitted into the theatre. Anyone aged 15 or under must have a valid ticket and be seated with an adult (18+). If you’re bringing younger theatregoers, it’s worth considering themes and attention span alongside the age guidance. Some venues also have their own admission policies, so it can help to double-check requirements before you travel.
Tickets for RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro go on sale from 2nd May 2024. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro features a cast including Victoria Chen (Mei), Helen Chong (Satsuki), Dai Tabuchi (Tatsuo), Jacqueline Tate (Granny), Ai Ninomiya (Singer), Phyllis Ho (Yasuko), Steven Nguyen (Kanta), Jamie Zubairi (Hiroshi), Deanna Myers (Tsukiko), Matthew Leonhart, Heather Lai, Shaofan Wilson (Miss Hara), Anna Kato, Rachel Clare Chan, Sally Cheng, Sabrina Pui Yee Chin, Victor Itang, Gabriel S Janoras, Ronnie Lee, Kumiko Mendl (Nurse Emiko), Annakanako Mohri, Richard Peralta, Lucy Park & Chloe Ragrag (Ensemble). Casting can vary by date, so if you’re booking specifically to see a particular performer, it’s worth checking any casting notes for your chosen performance.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
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