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The stunning new stage adaptation of the magical and moving story returns to the Barbican for a limited run
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The big winner at the 2023 Olivier Awards, the RSC’s astounding screen-to-stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s much-loved 1998 fantasy is a triumph in its own right and returns to the Barbican this November in its gasp-out-loud production by Phelim McDermott with puppetry by Basil Twist. It’s enchantment all the way in an evening that follows the adventures and discoveries of two sisters who move from Tokyo to rural Japan and discover a benevolent forest spirit in the woods. The entire 2022 run sold out before it opened, so you should not delay getting tickets for this wildly inventive show, which offers a heady combination of wonder and warmth.
About My Neighbour Totoro
This five-star, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation was the most anticipated theatrical event of 2022 and returns to London’s Barbican for a strictly limited 18-week season from 21 November 2023. The production opened at the Barbican in October last year, where it received both critical and audience acclaim, winning six Olivier Awards, five WhatsOnStage Awards, and being nominated for nine Olivier Awards, the most nominations for any production this year. This landmark new adaptation is brought to life by The Royal Shakespeare Company (Matilda Musical) and the film's original composer Joe Hisaishi. It is written by playwright Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV. This captivating coming-of-age story discovers the magical fantasy world of childhood and the remarkable power of imagination. It follows sisters Satsuki and Mei, unfolding the story of one exceptional summer in their lives. Their mother is recovering from an illness in a rural convalescent hospital, so in order to be closer to her, their father decides to move the family to the countryside. As the two sisters explore their charming new surroundings, Mei runs into magical creatures, coming across the ancient protector of the forest she calls Totoro. Initially, Satsuki has trouble believing her little sister, but soon they are swept up in thrilling adventures together, transported to a long-lost realm of spirits, sprites, and natural wonder. The RSC has always had a long tradition of staging ambitious new writing, with productions including Les Misérables, Liaisons Dangereuses, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, the Wolf Hall Trilogy and Matilda The Musical. Find your spirit this autumn and experience this stunning new adaptation for all ages. Tickets are expected to be in extremely high demand. Book great seats to My Neighbour Totoro today whilst availability lasts. Age recommendation: 6+, but younger guests are welcome. The show will be quite long (running time TBC), quite loud in parts and possibly scary for some younger children at moments. This production is not suitable for children under 4 years of age (including babes in arms)
My Neighbour Totoro Tickets
My Neighbour Totoro is best known as a much loved animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli fame, but now for the first time, this delightful Japanese anime movie favourite is brought to the stage in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare company, by its original composer Joe Hisaishi, in a groundbreaking new adaptation written by playwright Tom Morton-Smith.
‘This enchanting coming-of-age story explores 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,’ says the Royal Shakespeare Company.
My Neighbour Totoro
This autumn the Barbican Theatre welcomes the return of Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s enchanting film My Neighbour Totoro. This classic coming of age drama is presented in a landmark new adaptation in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV.
You’ll be able to follow the touching story of siblings Satsuki and Mei as they explore their new home, while waiting for their mother to recover in hospital from illness. The summer turns into a memorable one as they are taken on an exciting adventure with their new neighbours, to a realm of spirits, and fairies full of wonder and delight and meet Totoro, the forest’s protective spirit.
My Neighbour Totoro London Cast & Creatives
My Neighbour Totoro’s London cast will feature an ensemble cast of actors with Japanese, East and South-East Asian heritage and will be announced later this year.
My Neighbour Totoro’s world premiere stage production is directed by Phelim McDermott, production design is by Tom Pye, with Kimie Nakano on costume design, and lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, puppetry by Basil Twist and Joe Hisaishi’s original iconic score is performed live. Tony Gayle is sound designer and Will Stuart is orchestrator and musical arrangements.
My Neighbour Totoro Team Up with the Puppet Masters the Hensons (The Muppets)
My Neighbour Totoro's puppets will be created by the legendary team behind The Muppets and Sesame Street - Jim Henson's company. The team will be led by world-class puppeteer Basil Twist and be tasked with bringing the famous Totoro, Catbus and all other creatures and monsters to life.
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For the special slice of Studio Ghibli magic in London that is My Neighbour Totoro, book your tickets now. This world-premiere stage adaptation of My Neighbour Totoro is a limited run at the Barbican Theatre so book early for your chance to share Satsuki and Mei’s unforgettable adventure.