A global premiere as Joe Hisaishi and the RSC bring Studio Ghibli’s enchanting classic coming-of-age film to the stage in a landmark new adaptation in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV.
Exploring the magical fantasy world of childhood and the transformative power of imagination, My Neighbour Totoro follows one extraordinary summer in the lives of sisters Satsuki and Mei as they are swept up in exciting adventures with their new neighbours transported to a long-forgotten realm of spirits, sprites, and natural wonder.
The celebrated 1988 animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) will be brought to the stage by its original composer Joe Hisaishi in this landmark new adaptation written by playwright Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer).
Directed by Phelim McDermott with production design by Tom Pye, costume design by Kimie Nakano, and lighting design by Jessica Hung Han Yun, this ground-breaking production will feature puppetry created by Basil Twist and music from Joe Hisaishi’s iconic score performed live.
Important Information
We suggest age 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. Children need to occupy their own seats at all times throughout the performance. This production is not suitable for children under 4 years of age (including babes in arms).
Audio Described - 29 Oct 2.00pm, 18 Jan 7.00pm
BSL-integrated - 15 Dec 2.00pm, 7 Jan 2.00pm
Captioned - 29 Oct 2.00pm, 12 Nov 2.00pm, 8 Dec 2.00pm, 18 Jan 7.00pm
Hand-held captioned - 15 Dec 2.00pm, 7 Jan 2.00pm
Relaxed - 15 Dec 2.00pm, 7 Jan 2.00pm
Touch Tour - 29 Oct 12 – 12.30pm, 18 Jan 5 – 5.30pm
Age Restrictions
We suggest age 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. Children need to occupy their own seats at all times throughout the performance. This production is not suitable for children under 4 years of age (including babes in arms).
Now taking bookings for performances from Sat 8th October 2022 until Sat 21st January 2023.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
2.00pm
Tue
7.00pm
Wed
Thu
7.00pm
7.00pm
Fri
7.00pm
Sat
7.00pm
2.00pm
Sun
-
Bus routes: (Beech Street) 76, 153; (City Road) 21, 43, 141, 205, 214, 271
Night buses: (Beech Street) N76; (City Road) 43, 205, 214, 271
Nearest rail: Moorgate
Tube lines: Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City
Nearest tube: Barbican
Directions
from Barbican :
(10mins) Take Goswell Road and turn right at Fann Street. Continue straight onto Fortune Street, before turning right at Whitecross Street and follow it all the way down to the theatre entrance.
Car park: Aldersgate Street underground car park (10mins)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
My Neighbour Totoro
Barbican Theatre, London
Running until:
Sat 21st January 2023
Tickets from
£ 15.00