My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro London tickets

The Kusakabe family are no strangers to moving home! So, it should be no surprise that following a record-breaking run at the Barbican, the award-winning My Neighbour Totoro will transfer to the West End next year! Book your tickets now.

What is My Neighbour Totoro about?

Discover your spirit with the epic return of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s My Neighbour Totoro, the acclaimed staging of the celebrated 1988 animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki.

My Neighbour Totoro is a captivating coming-of-age tale that celebrates the wondrous magic of childhood and the transformative power of imagination. The story follows two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who are about to embark on the summer of their lives in the idyllic countryside. With their mother recovering from an illness at a rural convalescent hospital, their father decides to relocate the family so they can be closer to her.

As they explore their enchanting new surroundings, Mei discovers fantastical creatures and encounters Totoro, the ancient and loveable guardian of the forest. Satsuki initially doubts her younger sister’s claims, but soon finds herself joining in on their thrilling adventures. Along with their new friends, the siblings embark on a journey through a mystical world teeming with spirits, sprites, and breathtaking natural wonders.

Facts and critical acclaim

• My Neighbour Totoro is the recipient of six Olivier Awards and five WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best Entertainment or Comedy Play and Best Director.
• The breathtaking production broke the Barbican’s Box Office record for most tickets sold in a single day!
• The critically acclaimed show has received a Totoro sized number of 5-star reviews! With the Financial Times calling it ‘a tender and remarkably beautiful show’ while the Guardian praised its ‘astonishing puppetry, magical music and huge emotional impact’.

Please bear in mind

This production is recommended for ages 6+. Children will need to occupy their own seats at all times throughout the performance.

My Neighbour Totoro creatives

• Adapted by – Tom Morton-Smith
• Director – Phelim McDermott
• Production Design – Tom Pye
• Costume Design – Kimie Nakano
• Lighting Design – Jessica Hung Han Yun
• Movement Design – You-Ri Yamanaka
• Puppetry Design and Direction – Basil Twist
• Music – Joe Hisaishi
• Orchestration - Will Stuart
• Sound Design – Tom Gayle
• Video Design – Finn Ross and Andrea Scott

My Neighbour Totoro cast

Casting to be announced.

Special notes