The RSC has announced a new cast for its Olivier Award-winning West End production of My Neighbour Totoro.
My Neighbour Totoro is currently playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, booking to 10 January 2027.
Next month the show celebrates one year in the West End, following two sold-out seasons at the Barbican Theatre in London.
Joining the principal cast of My Neighbour Totoro from 10 March 2026 is Helen Chong (Gerry and Sewell, Little Women) as Satsuki, who is making her West End stage debut in a principal role.
Continuing in their lead roles are Victoria Chen as Satsuki’s younger sister Mei, Dai Tabuchi as their father Tatsuo, Jacqueline Tate as Granny and Ai Ninomiya as the Singer.
My Neighbour Totoro – Victoria Chen, Dai Tabuchi, Helen Chong. Photo by Matt Crockett
In terms of the show’s Kazego Puppetry Ensemble, the new cast from 10 March will feature Karen Barredo, Melisa Camba, Jeffrey Chekai, Chui Yen, Eero Chen Liu (Principal puppeteer), Natsumi Kuroda (Tsukiko), Yui Minari, Michelle Miners, Gun Suen (Principal puppeteer), Si Rawlinson (Movement Captain), Sango Tajima (Miss Hara/Principal puppeteer) and Bai Zhijin.
Also continuing in their Totoro roles are Rachel Clare Chan, Phyllis Ho, Victor Itang, Gabriel S. Janoras, Kumiko Mendl (Nurse Emiko), Steven Nguyen (Kanta), Richard P. Peralta and Jamie Zubairi. Swings for the show are Ronnie Lee, Wenhsin Lee, Amber Lin and Sera Maehara.
My Neighbour Totoro – New West End cast announced from 10 March 2026
“It’s wonderful to see My Neighbour Totoro continuing to enchant audiences at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Its flawless staging and masterful craft allow the audience to rediscover the wonder of childhood and the enduring power of hope and community. We’re so excited to welcome our new cast and congratulate the entire company on reaching this milestone in the West End.” – Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, RSC Co-Artistic Directors
My Neighbour Totoro is adapted by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) from Hayao Miyazaki’s much-loved animated film, and is directed by Improbable Co-Founder, Phelim McDermott. Design is by Tom Pye, with puppetry design and direction by Basil Twist.
The show scored six Olivier Awards when it first opened in London in 2022. My Neighbour Totoro is produced by Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company in collaboration with Nippon TV and Improbable.
Performance Information
- Theatre: Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
- Booking until: 10 January 2027
Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
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