Mon Voisin Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
dès £24
Venue
166 Drury Lane, Camden WC2B 5PW
Le Gillian Lynne Theatre est un théâtre londonien présenté sur British Theatre. Découvrez les spectacles à venir, des informations pratiques sur le lieu et des conseils pour réserver vos billets avant votre visite. Le site du moderne New London Theatre a abrité, depuis l’époque élisabéthaine, des tavernes et des salles de music-hall. À l’époque, il s’agissait d’une taverne appelée The Great Mogul, associée à Nell Gwynne. Au XIXe siècle, le lieu accueillait le Mogul Saloon (construit en 1847), devenu le Middlesex Music Hall en 1851, puis reconstruit en 1911 sous le nom de New Middlesex Theatre of Varieties. En 1919, le théâtre fut vendu, rénové et rouvrit sous le nom de Winter Garden Theatre, où furent montés des spectacles tels que Kissing Time, A Night Out, Sally, Primrose, Funny Face (avec Fred Astaire), On The Rocks, Hotel Paradiso et The Iceman Cometh, avant de fermer définitivement en 1959. Le New London Theatre ouvrit le 2 janvier 1973 avec une production de The Unknown Soldier and His Wife, suivie de Grease (avec Richard Gere dans le rôle de Danny). En 1997, le théâtre servit de studio de télévision pendant plusieurs années avant de revenir aux spectacles. Son plus grand succès fut la comédie musicale Cats, à l’affiche de 1981 à 2002 pour un total de 8 949 représentations. Elle détenait le record de la comédie musicale la plus longtemps jouée dans le West End jusqu’en 2006, lorsque Les Misérables l’a dépassée. En 2018, Andrew Lloyd Webber, dont le Really Useful Group possède le bâtiment depuis 1991, annonça que le théâtre serait rebaptisé Gillian Lynne Theatre — le premier théâtre londonien à porter le nom d’une femme. Dame Gillian Lynne a débuté sa carrière de danseuse comme ballerine, en rejoignant le Sadler’s Wells Ballet pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, et en interprétant son premier grand solo lors de la réouverture du Royal Opera House de Londres le jour de ses 20 ans. Elle rejoignit ensuite le Royal Ballet, puis devint danseuse dans le West End, apparaissant comme danseuse vedette au London Palladium, ainsi que dans de grandes productions telles que Can Can au London Coliseum. Lynne s’est rapidement fait un nom comme chorégraphe et metteuse en scène, travaillant sur des productions avec l’English National Opera, la Royal Shakespeare Company, ainsi que de nombreux spectacles du West End et de Broadway. Elle est peut-être surtout connue pour ses collaborations avec Andrew Lloyd Webber : elle a signé la chorégraphie des comédies musicales Cats (créée au New London Theatre en 1981), The Phantom of the Opera (la deuxième comédie musicale la plus longtemps à l’affiche du West End) et Aspects of Love (jouée dans le West End et à Broadway). Lynne a reçu un Prix spécial lors des Olivier Awards 2013 pour l’ensemble de ses services rendus au théâtre et, en 2014, elle a été faite Dame dans la liste des distinctions du Nouvel An de la Reine. Le théâtre accueille actuellement la production saluée par la critique de School Of Rock d’Andrew Lloyd Webber : <a href="https://www.britishtheatre.com/shows/school-of-rock/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">School Of Rock</a> Show Boat (avril 2016 -War Horse (28 mars 2009 - mars 2016)Imagine This – une nouvelle comédie musicale (19 novembre 2008 – 14 juin 2008)Gone With The Wind – une nouvelle comédie musicale (22 avril 2008 – 14 juin 2008)The Seagull (21 novembre 2007 – 12 janvier 2008)King Lear (14 novembre 2007 – 12 janvier 2008)Blue Man Group (10 novembre 2005 – 24 juin 2007)Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2 mars 2003 – 3 septembre 2005)Umoja (6 septembre 2002 – 8 février 2003)CATS (11 mars 1981 – 11 mai 2002) 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 168, 171, 188, 242, 243, 521 NCP Parker Mews. Quartier chinois (programmes Q Park) Escalator pour fauteuil roulant, emplacements et sièges de transfert disponibles PERFORMANCES ASSISTÉES :Y a-t-il des installations pour les malentendants ? Il y a un système infrarouge fonctionnant dans toute la salle (6 casques) Les chiens guides et/ou d'assistance sont-ils autorisés ? Les chiens d'assistance sont autorisés à l'intérieur de la salle. Garde de chiens par le personnel disponible. Veuillez contacter directement le théâtre pour plus d'informations. L'adaptation époustouflante du film d'animation bien-aimé de Studio Ghibli par la Royal Shakespeare Company est actuellement au Gillian Lynne Theatre. Lauréat de six Olivier Awards, cette 'expérience profondément magique' (Elle) donne vie au conte enchanteur de Hayao Miyazaki grâce à une marionneterie spectaculaire, incluant l'inoubliable Totoro et le légendaire Catbus. Une histoire initiatique célébrant l'imagination enfantine. Soyez les premiers à accéder aux meilleurs billets, aux offres exclusives et aux dernières nouvelles du West End. Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment. Politique de confidentialité
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
dès £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 Théâtre Gillian Lynne is My Neighbour Totoro. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.
The nearest tube station is Covent Garden, Holborn.
Théâtre Gillian Lynne is located at 166 Drury Lane, Camden WC2B 5PW.
You can call Théâtre Gillian Lynne on 020 3925 2998. For tickets and bookings, please use British Theatre to secure the best seats.
The Théâtre Gillian Lynne 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.
Théâtre Gillian Lynne offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets, wheelchair-accessible parking. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.
Théâtre Gillian Lynne has a capacity of Around 1,295 (two levels) — small enough to feel intimate but large enough to host major productions.