--- site: London Drum url: https://londondrum.com/events/?p=53738 canonical: https://londondrum.com/events/?p=53738 title: "My Neighbour Totoro Tickets · Gillian Lynne Theatre, London · Until 10 Jan 2027" description: "The charming coming-of-age tale that celebrates the transformative power of childhood imagination" author: London Drum updated: 2026-08-31 clipped: 2026-11-15 --- # My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre ![My Neighbour Totoro at Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/my-neighbour-totoro-gillian-lynne-theatre.webp)
## Useful things to know before your visit Address: Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane, Covent Garden WC2B 5PF. Telephone: 0207 405 0072 ### What are the dates and times? 8th March 2025 to [10th January 2027](https://londondrum.com/events/?m=10-january) · 7 PM (Tue-Sat) · 2 PM matinees (Thu & Sun) ### How long does the show last? 2 hours 30 mins, with 20 min interval ### How much do the tickets cost? Seats from £15 ### Which buses go to Gillian Lynne Theatre? Bus routes 6, 9, 13 and 23 all stop close by ### Which is the closest train station? The nearest station is [Covent Garden](https://londondrum.com/transport/trains.php?station=covent-garden) on the Piccadilly line. It only takes three minutes to walk to Gillian Lynne Theatre ### Which other attractions are nearby? These attractions are all within 15 minutes walk of Gillian Lynne Theatre: Transport Museum, Covent Garden, Sir John Soane's Museum, Hunterian Museum, Courtauld Gallery, British Museum, Royal Courts of Justice, Lincoln's Inn, Chinatown, Temple Bar, Cleopatra's Needle, Leicester Square, National Portrait Gallery, National Gallery and Benjamin Franklin House 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 Totoro](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/my-neighbour-totoro6.webp) 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. ![](https://londondrum.com/i/eve/my-neighbour-totoro2.webp) 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'. [Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/R5u1ioYbTPI) ## 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"_ **Sunday Times:** _"The five-star hit returns... believe the hype!"_ ## My Neighbour Totoro Cast & Creatives **Director:** _Phelim McDermott_ **Written by:** _Hayao Miyazaki, Tom Morton-Smith_ **Cast:** _Victoria Chen, Helen Chong, Dai Tabuchi, Jacqueline Tate, Ai Ninomiya_ **Music and lyrics:** _Joe Hisaishi_ I've ranked watching a West End show as ★15 in [my must-do list for London](https://londondrum.com/planner/top-25-ultimate-bucket-list.php)