My Neighbour Totoro Tickets - Gillian Lynne Theatre

My Neighbour Totoro Tickets - London

Following its world premiere at the Barbican, the 6-time Olivier Award-winning play, My Neighbour Totoro returns to London at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

In a world full of fantastical creatures and limitless possibilities, My Neighbour Totoro centres around the lives of two sisters, Mei and Satsuki, as they embark on a wondrous journey.

When the family relocates to the countryside to be by their mother’s bedside, Mei and Satsuki wander around surveying their new surroundings.

Things are not quite what they appear though, as Mei discovers an ancient forest protector and magical creatures on her doorstep. Satsuki is sceptical of her little sister at first, but soon, the pair become swept up in a series of unbelievable adventures.

My Neighbour Totoro is a film by Studio Ghibli. The Japanese animation company ensures maximum attention to detail in their work which filters through to the stage adaptation. The London production features handcrafted puppets from 'Muppets' creator Jim Henson’s Creature Shop and is a collaboration between the RSC, Improbable, and Nippon TV.

My Neighbour Totoro is the winner of six Olivier Awards: Best Entertainment or Comedy, Best Director, Best Set Design, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting, and Best Sound Design.

N.B. This show features puppets, some quite large scale that interact in audience space. The show also contains themes of an ill parent in hospital. and features sound effects and live music that will be loud at times and possibly scary for some younger patrons at moments.

Address
166 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW

Venue Facilities
Air conditioned

Nearest Tube
Covent Garden

Tube Lines
Piccadilly

Directions from nearest tube

(5mins) Go right on Long Acre; turn left at Drury Lane and you’ll see the theatre 100 metres away on a corner.

Railway Station
King's Cross St Pancras

Bus Numbers
(High Holborn) 134, 242; (Kingsway) 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 521, X68

Night Bus Numbers
(High Holborn) 242, N68, N207; (Kingsway) 188, 243, N1, N91, N171

Car Park
Drury Lane, Parker Street (1min)

Within Congestion Zone
Yes

The Gillian Lynne Theatre is a medium size West End theatre which has two levels of seating and a capacity of 1299 seats.

The venue has a thrust stage that juts into the auditorium and is surrounded by seats in a square horseshoe shape with seats at the sides of rows I-S face the stage from the side.

Premium seats in the venue are located in the mid-front section of the Stalls section with the most central seats offering the best views of the stage. Seating in the theatre is well-raked to ensure a good view from most angles. For the most central views of the stage it is recommended to sit in seats 15-37.

Bargain hunters looking for lastminute value for tickets should look at seats in either the Circle or in seats down the sides of the thrust stage to book cheap tickets to My Neighbour Totoro, however these do offer very angled views of the stage although productions that  generally showcase at the Gillian Lynne Theatre take this into account and play to all sides of the audience, so you should not feel isolated or miss any of the action by sitting in these seats.

2 hours 40 minutes (includes interval)

My Neighbour Totoro is suitable for children over 4 years of age

Where Is The Best Place In The Theatre To Book Tickets To My Neighbour Totoro?

The unusual layout of the seats in the Gillian Lynne Theatre offers plenty of opportunity to find value in the price of ticketsl, but the centre stalls seats in row I do offer an exceptional view of the stage with plenty of legroom and easy access from the corridor in front.  The front row of the circle in the centre also offers a great view if you prefer to be elevated however there is a railing there so they are perhaps not ideal for small children although 'booster' seats are available at the theatre.

Should I Avoid Restricted View Tickets?

There are only two tiers in the theatre and the strange seating plan is designed to offer good views of the stage which does apply for the majority of seats.  There are some minor restrictions to seating on the extreme sides of both the stalls and circle however these will only affect the action happening right on the very sides of the stage and shouldn't hinder your enjoyment too much.  The only other tickets to feature restrictions would be the front row of the circle due to a railing.  It is always advisable to check the seating plan thoroughly before booking tickets to ensure full transparency and peace of mind over your purchase.

How Can I Book Cheap Tickets To My Neighbour Totoro?

Try to avoid peak times such as school holidays and weekends when looking for bargains.  The layout of the theatre offers plenty of scope when looking for good value in the ticket price and seats at the rear of the stalls and a little to the sides tend to be well priced and the majority have a clear view of the stage.  As with most businesses that rely on the public, footfall the West End has both peaks and troughs and the quiet months of November, January and February usually sees a downward movement in the price of tickets which can give big savings.

Why Do My Tickets To My Neighbour Totoro Have A Booking Fee Included?

If you have purchased tickets from a third party such as a website or through the official retail outlets in Leicester Square rather than directly from the box office at the Gillian Lynne Theatre then it is likely that they will include a booking fee if you have booked during peak periods.  The reason for this is that the producers of the show will always attempt to maximise profit for the production and will therefore sell to agents at full price during busy times forcing agents to add on a booking fee to make a profit.  The booking fee should be no more than 25% though if you are booking through official agents who are members of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR) and during quieter periods when the footfall is not so strong there is often great value to be had as the producers will then sell to agents at a negotiated discount which will then be passed onto the consumer sometimes resulting in big savings on the face value.

From £55
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Event Detail

8 March 2025
29 March 2026
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