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Post by digne on Apr 27, 2022 15:54:42 GMT
These news made me so happy - I'm not sure there's any movie more heartwarming than Totoro, and though the Kiki's Delivery Service play - was it Southwark Playhouse? - put on a few years ago was adorable, I felt it needed a bigger production to really work its magic.
Since the announcement also says that Joe Hisaishi himself will be involved, they've surely already jumped the biggest hurdle in how to transfer Ghibli magic to the stage, because I can't imagine any sort of adaptation without his music. (Can they still mess it up? Sure! But these news made me put on the soundtrack on Youtube, and it was an instant goosebumps moment.)
(So happy to see Totoro plushies in the RSC shop, too. Have never bought any sort of plushie or toy at a show, will absolutely buy a Totoro if they have them at the Barbican.)
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Post by inthenose on Apr 27, 2022 15:58:13 GMT
I can't wait for this!!!
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Post by marob on Apr 27, 2022 15:59:32 GMT
I like Studio Ghibli but I’ve never quite understood why Totoro is so popular. It has some great moments but I’ve always found it a little dull. Cautiously optimistic for this though after watching the promo video, and after seeing that the film’s composer is heavily involved as one of the main producers and it will feature his music performed live.
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Post by Jon on Apr 27, 2022 16:04:48 GMT
I like Studio Ghibli but I’ve never quite understood why Totoro is so popular. It has some great moments but I’ve always found it a little dull. Cautiously optimistic for this though after watching the promo video, and after seeing that the film’s composer is heavily involved as one of the main producers and it will feature his music performed live. I think Princess Mononoke is probably SG's best film although that would be trickier to adapt to the stage. |
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Apr 27, 2022 16:28:26 GMT
There was a 'Howl's Moving Castle' musical someone in America did that sounded quite interesting
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Post by Dave B on Apr 27, 2022 22:37:38 GMT
Heh, I'll go the opposite. Judging from the interest levels from non theatre friends who are all over Twitter about this right now. I can see this selling really well. Let’s see. It’s running 15 weeks in a 2000 seat theatre which has only sold out for Anything Goes in the last decade. It is apparently a family show so it needs to appeal partly to people like me as I spend £100s a year on Xmas family shows - however I’ve never heard of this and neither have the children I’d take so we won’t be going. The association with Disney is not a guarantee of success - Pinocchio at NT demonstrates that. Well, tell you what. Should we ever end up at the same showing of anything over the coming months and years and *should* I end up being totally wrong here I will then happily admit so and buy you a beer/wine/beverage of choice 😇 |
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Post by joem on Apr 28, 2022 9:32:52 GMT
I love the Ghibli films, never seen a bad one and I think I've seen them all - my personal favourite is "Spirited Away". The adaptation of "Kiki's Delivery Service" at the Southwark Playhouse was rather charming.
Looking forward to this but share the concerns of those who feel the RSC seems to be veering away from its stated intent.
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Post by crowblack on Apr 28, 2022 9:44:10 GMT
For the last three years I've been trying to make a topiary Totoro from our ever-expanding yew tree (the belly is good, but I need a taller ladder) and my mum calls the local bus the 'catbus' after dark. My mum was excited about this too and was hoping it would tour to take our young relatives, also fans of the film. In the 2000s I had a part-Japanese housemate and he said it has the status of something like The Railway Children or an upbeat Whistle Down the Wind or Spirit of the Beehive there, a very beloved, nostalgic, gentle film.
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Post by Dave B on May 18, 2022 9:42:53 GMT
A number of presales today, Stagedoor, Seatplan - Price range from £18 to £114 with most seats looking to be quite expensive.
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Post by mrnutz on May 18, 2022 11:04:12 GMT
Pricing is PUNCHY.
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Post by ceebee on May 18, 2022 11:30:47 GMT
This will discount closer to the time.
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Post by Jan on May 18, 2022 12:01:57 GMT
This will discount closer to the time. Of course, when was the last RSC Barbican show that didn’t ? (Answer: 2017). |
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Post by ceebee on May 18, 2022 12:44:01 GMT
This will discount closer to the time. Of course, when was the last RSC Barbican show that didn’t ? (Answer: 2017). Though the capacity is closer to 1200 than the previous 1900 that was quoted. |
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Post by Jan on May 18, 2022 12:46:17 GMT
Of course, when was the last RSC Barbican show that didn’t ? (Answer: 2017). Though the capacity is closer to 1200 than the previous 1900 that was quoted. Correct. I confused it with the Barbican Hall. |
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Post by princeton on May 18, 2022 13:25:33 GMT
Public booking at the Barbican Centre opens tomorrow - they are saying at the moment that tickets are: Preview performances: £20.00 - £62.50*; Performances from 19 October: £20.00 - £72.50*
*A limited number of premium seats are available from £85.
So looks as though they are a lot less expensive than the tickets for the return of Anything Goes.
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Post by jek on May 18, 2022 14:19:08 GMT
I'm a Barbican member and so booked last week. From the dates I looked at it seemed to be selling well. But, of course it's a longish run and so that may not be true of dates past October.
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Post by Dave B on May 20, 2022 13:37:53 GMT
At least 24 hours of other outlets doing pre-sales before that too.
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Post by happytobehere on May 20, 2022 15:50:10 GMT
Certainly doesn’t seem to be a box office death lol! Booked my ticket & can’t wait, Totoro is an all-time favourite of mine.
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Post by inthenose on May 22, 2022 5:10:06 GMT
Yup. One of the most famous Japanese movies of all time. Often highly ranked by various World Cinema *and* all time greatest movies lists. Comes from Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki who have won dozens and dozens of major awards over the past four decade, it must be now, including at least a couple of Oscars.
It is by no means something small or obscure and would very much fall under iconic!!
Interesting. It’s a 1980s thing ? I asked a couple of children and they hadn’t heard of it either. Nevertheless I predict death at the box office for this one. It reminds me of the Terry Hands “Carrie” fiasco. Can't win 'em all ;-) I booked as soon as possible and the pre-sale link crashed due to traffic. This will do absolutely phenomenally well. I really, really can't wait. |
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Post by Jon on May 22, 2022 14:33:05 GMT
Certainly doesn’t seem to be a box office death lol! Booked my ticket & can’t wait, Toronto is an all-time favourite of mine. I think Jan might be eating humble pie now! |
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Post by Jan on May 22, 2022 14:56:22 GMT
Certainly doesn’t seem to be a box office death lol! Booked my ticket & can’t wait, Toronto is an all-time favourite of mine. I think Jan might be eating humble pie now! You think ? I just checked a few random dates in the middle of the run and hardly any seats were sold. Obviously a cult show like this will sell fast to the fans but they apparently aren’t numerous enough to sell out the run. |
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Post by Jon on Jun 28, 2022 13:06:35 GMT
Baz mentioned in his article on Deadline about My Neighbour Totoro transferring to the West End after the Barbican run but I'm not sure what theatre would be suitable, maybe the Gillian Lynne at a push or a larger musical house if one becomes available.
I'm quite excited that the Jim Henson Workshop is involved, the work they do is incredible
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2022 15:41:25 GMT
Good to see Jim Henson's legacy carried on. I always wonder what else he might have created if he hadn't passed away at an early age.
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Post by inthenose on Jun 28, 2022 16:29:47 GMT
Can't wait for this one - time to dig out the Blu Ray in the mean time...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2022 16:59:35 GMT
Baz mentioned in his article on Deadline about My Neighbour Totoro transferring to the West End after the Barbican run but I'm not sure what theatre would be suitable, maybe the Gillian Lynne at a push or a larger musical house if one becomes available. I'm quite excited that the Jim Henson Workshop is involved, the work they do is incredible Maybe the Adelphi after Back to the Future. |
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