Has anyone been to see the theatre production of My Neighbour Totoro?

[ConfessionsInTheMoonlight]

Has anyone seen this at the Barbican yet? I’m taking my seven year old daughter in January as a birthday treat and I’m really excited about it.

Yes, please do report back. Enjoy the show!

Does anyone here know of any websites selling good quality and affordable Totoro merchandise, such as socks, tote bags etc?

A few things - including a nice novel - available through Waterstones at the moment. Not that affordable (they are selling the daft £13 pencils the RSC are) but nice for gifts!

Gutted I only just found out about it. My (only just!) 11 year old is Totoro mad and couldn't think of what he might want for a birthday present, this would have been perfect.

Yikes on ticket prices. I hope they tour.

We’re going on the 22nd December and cannot wait!

My adult DD has booked tickets to take her younger brother (he's 11). He doesn't know, it's a surprise at Xmas. She's a good girl 🙂

We’re going Christmas week. Bought the tickets as soon as they came out because we are huge Ghibli fans here. Thrilled the reviews are so good and can’t wait to go!

Oh, that sounds amazing! I have a Totoro duvet cover!
Looks like the show is completely sold out now.

Taking my daughter in January for her birthday too!

@WolverineBlueyy , thanks for the tip re: Waterstones.

For those who are lucky enough to have been, how long was it please?

@ConfessionsInTheMoonlight , I’ve read that it’s nearly three hours long.

Here’s a share token for the review from The Sunday Times.

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/d0f158b8-4412-11ed-b6ed-f47de7cde676?shareToken=f5f02c93db70673490381047bb74e0f2

And The Times…

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/3d246630-4f10-11ed-bb65-87f2b7644902?shareToken=eb5523bb4da8990f44bdbc3e61eb7c57

About 2hr 45 with a 20min interval.. doesn't feel that long when you are watching though ☺️

We are going 23rd December, our children don’t know yet, we are members so booked July time, husband paid so not sure how much it was. It’s a very special treat

We went on Wednesday of last week and absolutely loved it. It was such a magical, mesmerising production. Definitely go - you won't be disappointed!

There is some stuff to buy on the Barbican website shop. Also eBay!

We went on Saturday, it was incredible! Took my 3-year and was unsure how he would cope sitting for nearly 3 hours, but he was enthralled. It probably helps that he's seen the movie a lot of times. The live music was also a highlight.

I read on the information from the Barbican that the running time is approx 2 hours 45 including interval. We're going to the Matinee on 5th November and I'm looking forward to it (booked tickets as soon as they went on sale).

My teen DD is jealous of your duvet cover!

Got it on Wish. Came with a matching sheet, too, full bed set… probably not official merchandise! Looks like it’s no longer available, but they do have lots of other Totoro merch on there… including the very excellent ‘cat bus’ T-shirt that my DD proudly owns!

Posting from The Barbican, waiting for the doors to open for the 2pm matinee! My DD and I have just done a backstage Touch Tour and I think it was one of the best experiences of her life so far! She got to hug medium-sized Totoro! I’ve already parted with £55 for a hoodie…

💜 what a great experience for her. I hope the show lived up to expectations. We loved it.

@starlingsintheslipstream , thanks, it was a wonderful experience for both of us. I’m trying not to include any spoilers here but we got to examine close up all the puppets, plus the costumes, the house and the tuk-tuk. The soot sprites were my favourite.

The show was breathtaking; the choreography was jaw dropping; the music was exquisite; and the performances were astounding. If only there were tickets left, we’d love to go again. I’m envious now of everyone who still has the anticipation of watching it.