Studio Ghibli fans, rejoice! The beloved world of My Neighbour Totoro will continue entertaining audiences as the critically acclaimed stage adaptation extends its run into next year.
Produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), this magical show brings Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 fantasy film to life. It features stunning puppetry, music, and stagecraft.
To celebrate the extension, the team has released new production images sharing a glimpse into the whimsical, heartwarming world of Totoro and his forest friends.
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What is My Neighbour Totoro about?
The story follows two young sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who move to the countryside to be near their ailing mother. There, they encounter gentle woodland spirits – including the giant, furry Totoro – who help them navigate the joys and fears of growing up.
The stage adaptation is executive produced by Joe Hisaishi, the legendary Studio Ghibli composer. It’s a collaboration between Nippon TV, Improbable, and the RSC. The script is by Tom Morton-Smith and directed by Phelim McDermott.
The show debuted at London’s Barbican in 2022 and returned for a sold-out run in 2023. It moved to the Gillian Lynne Theatre earlier this year, where it still delights audiences.
Who is in the cast and creative team for My Neighbour Totoro?
The talented cast includes Victoria Chen as Mei, Ami Okumura Jones as Satsuki, Dai Tabuchi as Tatsuo, Jacqueline Tate as Granny, and Ai Ninomiya as the Singer.
The intricate puppetry bringing Totoro and his friends to life is performed by the Kazego Puppetry Ensemble. Members include Rachel Clare Chan, Sally Cheng, Sabrina Pui Yee Chin, Victor Itang, Gabriel S Janoras, Anna Kato, Heather Lai, Ronnie Lee, Matthew Leonhart, Kumiko Mendl, Annakanako Mohri, Lucy Park, Richard Peralta, Chloe Ragrag, and Shaofan Wilson.
Also appearing are Phyllis Ho, Steven Nguyen, Jamie Zubairi, and Deanna Myers, with swing puppeteers Boaz Chad, Wenshin Lee, Amber Lin, Sera Maehara, and Nathaniel Tan.
How can I watch My Neighbour Totoro?
The show is playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW.
Tickets can be booked online via the theatre box office or authorised ticketing sites.
Prices start from around £18–£28 for the lowest-category seats, with many tickets listed at £25 or under to mark the extended run.
Standard seated tickets range up into premium categories (often £75–£100 for central stalls).
Book here: https://totoroshow.com/