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MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Headed for 2025 West End Bow; Is Broadway Next?

The multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro which recently wrapped up a successful return engagement the at Barbican Theatre, will transfer to London's West End in early 2025.
Cast Set For Frank Wildhorn's YOUR LIE IN APRIL in Concert

The cast has been announced for Your Lie in April the Musical in Concert, set for April at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Find out more about the cast members here.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Studio Ghibli's MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO at the Barbican

Last night, (Thursday 30 November), Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) celebrated the official opening night of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, which returned to the Barbican centre early this month for a strictly limited run.
Cast Set For MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Returning to the Barbican; Plus Watch a Rehearsal Video!

The full company has been announced for the multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro which will return to the Barbican theatre for a strictly limited run from Tuesday 21 November 2023 to Saturday 23 March 2024. Find out who is starring and check out a rehearsal video here!
DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL In Concert Adds Extra West End Performance at the Lyric Theatre

After selling out 3 shows at the London Palladium in just hours and announcing an unprecedented immediate transfer to another West End Theatre, the Lyric, for 6 additional shows, Death Note THE MUSICAL in Concert today adds a 10th show due to overwhelming public demand.
Adam Pascal, Aimie Atkinson, and More Join the Cast of DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL In Concert

Final casting has been revealed for the European premiere of the multi award-winning manga stage musical Death Note THE MUSICAL in Concert. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Frances Mayli McCann, Dean John-Wilson, and Joaquin Pedro Valdes Join the Cast of DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL

Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie in 'Bonnie & Clyde' in the West End), Dean John-Wilson (Lun-Tha in 'The King & I' in the West End) and Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Ram Sweeney in 'Heathers' at The Other Palace) will star in Death Note: The Musical. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Frank Wildhorn's DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL Will Get European Premiere With a Concert at the London Palladium

Following acclaimed productions in Japan and Korea Death Note: The Musical will get its English-language premiere with two star-studded concerts at the London Palladium.
Aditi Mangaldas to Present UK Premiere of FORBIDDEN at Sadler's Wells

This October, the fearless force of nature that is New Delhi-based Kathak/contemporary choreographer Aditi Mangaldas returns to the UK to give the UK premiere of her powerful new solo, FORBIDDEN, her first contemporary dance performance here since 2016’s critically-acclaimed Inter_rupted at the Barbican.
Four World Premieres & More Set for Boston Ballet 2023�"2024 Season

Boston Ballet has announced programming for the 2023–2024 season, which celebrates the evolution of the living artform of ballet.
Photos: First Look at the Olivier Awards 2023 Winners

The winners have been unveiled for this year’s Olivier Awards with Mastercard, British theatre’s biggest night, which took place on Sunday 2 April at the Royal Albert Hall in London, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out the photos of the winners here.
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Returns to The Barbican Theatre This Autumn

The record-breaking production of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro will return to the Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited run in Autumn 2023.
Review: MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO, Barbican Theatre

Triumphant re-imagining of the film that, incredibly, manages to add edge and poignancy to its extraordinary source material
Photos: First Look at the Stage Premiere of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO

All new production photos have been released for the global stage premiere of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro. The production welcomed its first audiences to the Barbican during previews this week and will open officially next Tuesday, 18 October.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the Stage Premiere of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released rehearsal photos for the global stage premiere of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, which will begin previews at the Barbican next week.
Full Cast Announced For the Royal Shakespeare Company's MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO

The full company has been announced for the global stage premiere of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro, opening at the Barbican this Autumn.
Northern Ballet Brings THE LITTLE MERMAID to Life This Autumn

​​​​​​​Northern Ballet is bringing Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale to life this autumn as it tours The Little Mermaid to theatres across the UK. 
Jim Henson's Creature Shop Creates Iconic Character Puppets For MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO

Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) have announced that leading innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation, Jim Henson's Creature Shop, will create the puppets for the global stage premiere of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro, opening at the Barbican on Saturday 8 October 2022.
VIDEO: Watch an All New Concept Trailer For MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO at RSC

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released the new concept trailer for the upcoming global premiere of the stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro.
World Premiere of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Stage Adaptation Breaks Barbican Box Office Record

The world premiere of the stage adaptation of My Neighbour Totoro has broken the Barbican's box office record for ticket sales in one day. The record had previously been held by Sonia Friedman Production's 2015 production of Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role.

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