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My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

My Neighbour TotoroPhoto: lwtheatres.co.uk
Where? Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane, Covent Garden When? 8th March to 2nd November 2025 7 PM (Mon-Sat during March, Tue-Sat from April) 2 PM matinees (Thu & Sat during March, Thu & Sat-Sun from April) Running time? 2 hours 40 mins, with interval Price? From £25 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 6, 9, 13, 23, RV1 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Covent Garden Piccadilly Other nearby stations: Holborn and Leicester Square Train fares

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The Royal Shakespeare Company's award-winning show is transferring to the West End for an eight month run. Based on the animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki, My Neighbour Totoro is a charming coming-of-age tale that celebrates the magic of childhood and the transformative power of imagination.

A scene from My Neighbour TotoroPhoto: Manuel Harlan/RSC with Nippon TV

Satsuki and Mei are spending their summer in the countryside while their poorly mother recovers at a convalescent hospital. As Mei explores her new surroundings she meets a host of fantastical creatures led by Totoro - the ancient guardian of the forest.

Satsuki is initially dubious of her younger sister's claims, but soon finds herself immersed in a thrilling adventure in a mystical world teeming with spirits, sprites and breathtaking wonders.

Record breaking run at the Barbican

During its original run at the Barbican the show broke their box office record for most tickets sold in a single day, picking up six Olivier Awards and five WhatsOnStage Awards, including 'Best Director' and 'Best Entertainment or Comedy Play'.

What the theatre critics say...

Financial Times: ★★★★★ "A tender and remarkably beautiful show"; The Guardian: ★★★★★ "Astonishing puppetry, magical music and huge emotional impact"; The Telegraph: "A triumph"

My Neighbour Totoro Cast & Creatives

Director: Phelim McDermott; Written by: Hayao Miyazaki, Tom Morton-Smith; Music and lyrics: Joe Hisaishi

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