Mein Nachbar Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
ab £24
Venue
166 Drury Lane, Camden WC2B 5PW
Das Gillian Lynne Theatre ist ein Londoner Theater, das auf British Theatre vorgestellt wird. Entdecken Sie kommende Produktionen, praktische Hinweise zum Veranstaltungsort und Tipps zur Ticketbuchung – damit Sie vor Ihrem Besuch bestens vorbereitet sind. Auf dem Gelände des heutigen New London Theatre befanden sich seit elisabethanischer Zeit Tavernen und Music-Hall-Theater. Damals stand hier eine Taverne namens The Great Mogul, die mit Nell Gwynne in Verbindung gebracht wird. Im 19. Jahrhundert befand sich an dieser Stelle der Mogul Saloon (erbaut 1847), der 1851 zur Middlesex Music Hall wurde und 1911 wiederum als New Middlesex Theatre of Varieties neu errichtet wurde. 1919 wurde das Theater verkauft, renoviert und als Winter Garden Theatre wiedereröffnet. Dort liefen Produktionen wie Kissing Time, A Night Out, Sally, Primrose, Funny Face (mit Fred Astaire), On The Rocks, Hotel Paradiso und The Iceman Cometh, bevor es 1959 endgültig schloss. Das New London Theatre eröffnete am 2. Januar 1973 mit einer Inszenierung von The Unknown Soldier and His Wife, gefolgt von Grease (mit Richard Gere als Danny). 1997 wurde das Haus für mehrere Jahre als Fernsehstudio genutzt, bevor es wieder zu Theaterproduktionen zurückkehrte. Der grösste Erfolg war das Musical Cats, das von 1981 bis 2002 insgesamt 8.949 Vorstellungen erreichte. Damit hielt es den Rekord als am längsten laufendes West-End-Musical – bis Les Miserables ihn 2006 übertraf. 2018 kündigte Andrew Lloyd Webber, dessen Really Useful Group das Gebäude seit 1991 besitzt, an, dass das Theater in Gillian Lynne Theatre umbenannt werde – das erste Londoner Theater, das nach einer Frau benannt ist. Dame Gillian Lynne begann ihre Tanzkarriere als Ballerina, trat während des Zweiten Weltkriegs dem Sadler’s Wells Ballet bei und tanzte ihr erstes grosses Solo zur Wiedereröffnung von Londons Royal Opera House an ihrem 20. Geburtstag. Später wechselte sie zum Royal Ballet, wurde dann Tänzerin im West End und trat als Star-Tänzerin im London Palladium auf – sowie in bedeutenden Produktionen wie Can Can im London Coliseum. Lynne wurde rasch als Choreografin und Regisseurin bekannt und arbeitete unter anderem mit der English National Opera, der Royal Shakespeare Company sowie an zahlreichen Produktionen im West End und am Broadway. Am bekanntesten ist sie möglicherweise für ihre Zusammenarbeit mit Andrew Lloyd Webber: Sie choreografierte die Musicals Cats (das 1981 im New London Theatre Premiere hatte), The Phantom of the Opera (das zweitlängst laufende West-End-Musical) und Aspects of Love (das im West End und am Broadway lief). Für ihre anhaltenden Verdienste um das Theater erhielt Lynne bei den Olivier Awards 2013 einen Sonderpreis. 2014 wurde sie in der New Year’s Honours List der Queen zur Dame ernannt. Derzeit ist das Theater Spielstätte der von der Kritik gefeierten Produktion von Andrew Lloyd Webbers <a href="https://www.britishtheatre.com/shows/school-of-rock/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">School Of Rock</a>. Show Boat (April 2016 –War Horse (28. März 2009 – März 2016)Imagine This – ein neues Musical (19. November 2008 – 14. Juni 2008)Vom Winde verweht – ein neues Musical (22. April 2008 – 14. Juni 2008)Die Möwe (21. November 2007 – 12. Januar 2008)König Lear (14. November 2007 – 12. Januar 2008)Blue Man Group (10. November 2005 – 24. Juni 2007)Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2. März 2003 – 3. September 2005)Umoja (6. September 2002 – 8. Februar 2003)CATS (11. März 1981 – 11. Mai 2002) 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 242, 243, 521 Rollstuhleskalator, Plätze und Übertragungssitze verfügbar UNTERSTÜTZTE AUFFÜHRUNGEN:Gibt es Einrichtungen für Schwerhörige? Es gibt ein Infrarotsystem, das im ganzen Auditorium funktioniert (6 Headsets) Begleithunde sind im Auditorium erlaubt. Betreuung durch Personal verfügbar. Bitte kontaktieren Sie das Theater direkt für weitere Informationen. Die atemberaubende Adaption des beliebten Animationsfilms von Studio Ghibli durch die Royal Shakespeare Company ist jetzt im Gillian Lynne Theatre zu sehen. Gewinner von sechs Olivier Awards bietet dieses 'tief magische Erlebnis' (Elle) Hayao Miyazakis bezaubernde Erzählung mit spektakulärer Puppenspielkunst, einschließlich des unvergesslichen Totoro und des legendären Katzenbusses, zum Leben. Eine Coming-of-Age-Geschichte, die die kindliche Vorstellungskraft feiert. Seien Sie die Ersten, die sich die besten Tickets, exklusive Angebote und die neuesten Nachrichten aus dem West End sichern. Sie können sich jederzeit abmelden. Datenschutzrichtlinie
Photos via Google. Attributions: Gillian Lynne Theatre, Raza Khan, Fabrizio Sala
Capacity
Around 1,295 (two levels)
Current attached shows
1
Google rating
4.7 ★ (7.2k)
Show Boat (April 2016 -War Horse (28 March 2009 - March 2016)
Imagine This – A New Musical (19 November 2008 – 14 June 2008)
Gone With The Wind – A New Musical (22 April 2008 – 14 June 2008)
The Seagull (21 November 2007 – 12 January 2008)
King Lear (14 November 2007 – 12 January 2008)
Blue Man Group (10 November 2005 – 24 June 2007)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2 March 2003 – 3 September 2005)
Umoja (6 September 2002 – 8 February 2003)
CATS (11 Mat 1981 – 11 May 2002)
Box office closed · opens 12pm
These are the box office (ticket desk) hours supplied by Google. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — always check your ticket for the performance start time. You can book online any time through British Theatre.
Tube
Covent Garden, Holborn
Train
Charing Cross
Bus
1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 242, 243, 521
Parking
NCP Parker Mews. Chinatown (Q Park scheme)
For the best all-round view at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, aim for the central Stalls, a few rows back from the front where you sit roughly level with the thrust stage. If you want to be closer, the front and centre of the Stalls puts you right at the action, though the stage height can crop the lowest sightlines. The auditorium holds around 1,295 across two levels, the Stalls and the Circle (sometimes called the Dress Circle).
| Level | Best for | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Stalls | The best overall views, close to a wraparound thrust stage | Steeply raked with no pillars, so sightlines hold up well to the rear. The side blocks face the stage at an angle, and safety rails sit around the mid-Stalls aisles. |
| Circle | A raised, elevated overview and strong value in the central rows | Narrow and curved, so the far sides look at the stage side on. A safety rail runs along the front row and handrails border the side sections. |
The finest seats for My Neighbour Totoro are in the central Stalls, roughly the middle rows of the central block, where you are square to the thrust stage and close enough to catch the puppetry and detail without craning. Because the Stalls are well raked and free of pillars, even seats further back keep a clean, central view. The central rows of the Circle also give a lovely elevated take on the staging.
This is a thrust stage venue, so the auditorium wraps the stage in a horseshoe and the seats down the far sides of both levels face the action side on, seeing less of the full picture. In the Stalls, safety rails cross the aisles around the middle of the level and the very front row sits low against the stage. In the Circle, a safety rail runs along the front row and the side sections have handrails, so it is worth checking a seat view photo before committing to an end or side seat.
The sweet spot for value is the central Stalls a little further back, where prices ease but the raked, unobstructed sightlines stay strong, and the central rows of the Circle, which give a good elevated view for less than the premium Stalls. Side seats in both levels are cheaper again if you are happy with an angled view. If you are not sure which level suits you, our West End seating guide explains how the levels compare. Compare live prices and seat availability across every section at My Neighbour Totoro.

Wheelchair escalator, spaces and transfer seats available
Are there adapted toilets?
An adapted toilet is available
Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?
There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium (6 headsets)
Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?
Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff dog-sitting available.
Please contact the theatre directly for further information.
Gillian Lynne Theatre
ab £24
Gillian Lynne Theatre
We went to see My Neighbour Totoro and absolutely loved it! The large scale puppetry was amazing and really brought the story to life. Our seats were very comfortable, and the theatre amenities were great, with a few bars and well-managed queues that weren’t too bad. A fantastic overall experience. Also, Caravan Covent Garden opposite is a great place to stop for a bite before the show, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!
I enjoyed my time at the Gillian Lynne Theatre to see one of the sought-after events of Gabrielle Bernstein's live event last in July 2025. The venue was easy to get to as it was walking distance from Holborn and Coven Garden stations. I arrived early and saw Gabby come out of a car, greeting us and amazed at all the people waiting in the queue. We were able to see her go into the theatre in preparation of the show. They also sold Gabby's new books. The seats were good. I enjoyed every moment of her live show. Such a memory.
My Neighbour Totoro was absolutely wonderful. The staging and puppetry were incredibly imaginative and a joy to watch. Because of a Tube delay, we arrived a few minutes late and had to watch the first 10–15 minutes on a screen, but the staff were incredibly helpful and escorted us to our seats as soon as we were allowed in. We didn’t feel like we’d missed much at all. We were seated in the very front row on the side, which gave us an amazing up-close view of the stage design and puppetry—seeing it so closely really enhanced the experience. I highly recommend this show.
Saw My Neighbor Totoro and honestly loved it. The seats in the upper circle were really good – comfy and I could see everything perfectly. I was honestly shocked at how good Totoro looked on stage, it was amazing! The acting was really strong, and everyone did such a great job bringing the characters to life. The singer and the musicians were incredible too – they added so much energy and really made the show feel magical. Definitely a brilliant night out and would totally recommend it!
Reviews sourced from Google Maps.
The best seats are in the central Stalls, a few rows back from the front, where you sit square to the thrust stage with a clear, close view. The Stalls are steeply raked and free of pillars, so central seats further back also keep excellent sightlines. The central rows of the Circle offer a good elevated alternative.
Because the stage thrusts into the auditorium, seats down the far sides of both the Stalls and the Circle face the action side on and see less of the full staging. Safety rails cross the mid-Stalls aisles, a rail runs along the front row of the Circle, and handrails border the Circle side sections, so it is worth checking a seat view before booking an end or side seat.
The Gillian Lynne Theatre seats around 1,295 people across two levels, the Stalls and the Circle. The Stalls are the larger level and the Circle sits above with a raised, curved view of the stage.
Yes, there is step-free access to the venue and a lift gives level access to the Stalls for access patrons. There are dedicated wheelchair spaces with companion seats in Row P of the Stalls, and staff can advise on seats suitable for transferring from a wheelchair.
The best value is the central Stalls a little further back, where prices ease while the raked, unobstructed sightlines stay strong. The central rows of the Circle are also good value, giving an elevated view for less than the premium Stalls, and angled side seats in either level are cheaper again.
The current production at Gillian Lynne Theater is My Neighbour Totoro. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.
The nearest tube station is Covent Garden, Holborn.
Gillian Lynne Theater is located at 166 Drury Lane, Camden WC2B 5PW.
You can call Gillian Lynne Theater on 020 3925 2998. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.
The Gillian Lynne Theater box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 7:45 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 5:45 PM. Right now the box office is closed · opens 12pm. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.
Gillian Lynne Theater offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets, wheelchair-accessible parking. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.
Gillian Lynne Theater has a capacity of Around 1,295 (two levels) — small enough to feel intimate but large enough to host major productions.